Among those arrested, 143 were men, 21 were women and 78 were hawkers, said the police.

More than 37,000 new Covid-19 tests have been carried out in the country.

Uber Technologies Inc. outlined new safety procedures at a virtual event on Wednesday, a move aimed to inspire more drivers and riders to feel comfortable getting in a shared car again. The rules will require drivers, passengers and food delivery couriers to wear face masks as cities begin to reopen across the U.S. After the […]

There will be a mandatory coronavirus test upon arrival and a 14-day quarantine, and then another test before release from the quarantine.

No outlet was shut down or issued a fine or warning during inspections.

Dubai: Business leaders of some of the biggest Dubai-based companies have requested customs duties should be cut by 50 per cent until year-end, while electricity, water and service bills should also be cut 50 per cent. Business heads have also proposed a reduction in VAT – to 2 per cent from 5 per cent. Or […]

Thermal screening is taking place at passenger and staff entrances and Covid-19 PCR testing is available for all passengers and employees.

Abu Dhabi: ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies with a diverse portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s non-oil economy, has agreed to acquire a 50 per cent stake in Al Dahra Holding Company, a multinational agribusiness group that specialises in animal feed and essential food commodities. The acquisition of […]

Dubai: Hit by cashflow concerns, more companies in the UAE are trying to pay off their gratuity settlements in installments for laid-off employees. These delays are also cropping up on other end-of-service payouts such as arrears in salary and pay-in-lieu for holidays not taken. Faced with such demands from their ex-employers, what can the affected […]

Those joining the day of prayer are also invited to share photos, videos and posts of solidarity and use the hashtag #PrayForHumanity.