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Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management announces partial easing of restrictions on movement in Dubai
Government | Thursday 23 April, 2020 11:30 pm
  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...
GCC Finance Ministers Hold 111th Meeting of GCC Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee
Government | Wednesday 22 April, 2020 8:01 am
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...
Saudi Cabinet discuss coronavirus measures, global oil stability
Government | Wednesday 22 April, 2020 12:33 am
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...
Ministry of Interior: Allowed Period during Curfew Defined for Holy Month of Ramadan
Government | Tuesday 21 April, 2020 12:29 am
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 ...
Saudi Arabia to impose unified system for movement permits during curfew
Government | Sunday 19 April, 2020 8:37 am
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 ...
Dubai Chamber develops a guide on the National Disinfection Program
Government | Friday 17 April, 2020 8:27 pm
 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...
Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of Economy and Planning: Saudi Arabia Faces this Global Crisis from a Position of Strength
Government | Friday 17 April, 2020 12:09 pm
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...
Emirates becomes first airline to conduct on-site rapid COVID-19 tests for passengers
Government | Wednesday 15 April, 2020 6:19 pm
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...
King issues new package to mitigate economic impact of coronavirus
Government | Wednesday 15 April, 2020 2:55 pm
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has approved on Wednesday an allocation of SR50 billion to expedite the payment of the dues of the private sector.This is part of a package of additional economic initiatives approved by the King to support mainly the private sector to mitigate the...
Cabinet Holds Session via Virtual Network Under Chairmanship of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
Government | Tuesday 14 April, 2020 5:00 pm
Under the chairmanship of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Cabinet held its session today via virtual network. At the outset of the meeting, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques briefed the Cabinet on the contents of the two joint telephone calls...
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