Government | Thursday 23 April, 2020 11:50 pm

'UAE Volunteers' campaign launches two hotlines to support community members through virtual volunteering

The National Campaign "UAE Volunteers" launched two hotlines to communicate with the members of the community through the virtual volunteering giving the opportunities for both Emiratis and residents to promote social participation, cooperation and solidarity as part of the national efforts to...

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Government | Thursday 23 April, 2020 11:39 pm

Emirates Post resumes international postal services to 12 destinations

 Emirates Post announced on Thursday that it had resumed its standard and express international postal services to 12 European destinations. The destinations include Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden and...

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Government | Thursday 23 April, 2020 11:30 pm

Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management announces partial easing of restrictions on movement in Dubai

  In line with the decisions of the Ministry of Health and Prevention and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, NCEMA, the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management headed by H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced a...

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Government | Wednesday 22 April, 2020 8:01 am

GCC Finance Ministers Hold 111th Meeting of GCC Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee held the 111th meeting via virtual network, chaired by Obaid Humaid Al-Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs of the United Arab Emirates.During the meeting, the Finance Ministers of the GCC States reviewed a...

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Government | Wednesday 22 April, 2020 12:33 am

Saudi Cabinet discuss coronavirus measures, global oil stability

The Cabinet, chaired by King Salman, on Tuesday reviewed reports about the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak and the measures taken in the Kingdom to check the spread of the virus. Acting Media Minister Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi told the Saudi Press Agency that the Cabinet discussed the...

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Government | Tuesday 21 April, 2020 12:29 am

Ministry of Interior: Allowed Period during Curfew Defined for Holy Month of Ramadan

An official source at the Ministry of Interior stated that an allowed period for going out for necessary needs during the curfew has been defined for the holy month of Ramadan.The official source said that the allowed period is as follows:First: From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in all regions and cities ...

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Government | Sunday 19 April, 2020 8:37 am

Saudi Arabia to impose unified system for movement permits during curfew

A unified system for movement permits will be implemented across Saudi Arabia, for people excluded from the imposed curfew, starting Tuesday 3 p.m., an official source at the interior ministry said.A total of 1,132 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in the Kingdom on Saturday, meaning 8,274 people ...

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Government | Friday 17 April, 2020 8:27 pm

Dubai Chamber develops a guide on the National Disinfection Program

 It aims to help the private sector manage its operations smoothly and urges companies to adhere to the program The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched a streamlined guide to the National Disinfection Program, with the aim of helping the private sector learn how to manage...

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Government | Friday 17 April, 2020 12:09 pm

Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of Economy and Planning: Saudi Arabia Faces this Global Crisis from a Position of Strength

The Minister of Finance and the Acting Minister of Economy and Planning Mohammed Abdullah Aljadaan confirmed "Saudi Arabia faces this global crisis from a position of strength" given its strong balance sheet, with ample reserve buffers and relatively low government debt. More recently, Credit...

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Government | Wednesday 15 April, 2020 6:19 pm

Emirates becomes first airline to conduct on-site rapid COVID-19 tests for passengers

Emirates in coordination with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) will be introducing additional precautions. Passengers on today's flight to Tunisia were all tested for COVID-19 before departing from Dubai. Emirates is the first airline to conduct on-site rapid COVID-19 tests for passengers. The...

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