In line with the national efforts and instructions to contain the Coronavirus breakout that aimed at protecting public health and safety, the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai announced the cancellation of all permits for Ramadan tents for the year 2020.
In a statement today, the DFM-listed telecom operator said its subscriber base saw gains of AED640 million in the fixed segment during the first three months of the year, a growth of 5 percent on year.
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued a directive, on an exceptional basis, extending to 28 May 2020 the deadline of submitting VAT returns and the payment of due tax for the tax period ended 31 March 2020
"We are racing against time to make our country fully ready for various circumstances," His Highness Sheikh Mohammed added, while praising the efforts made by various federal and local healthcare authorities to maintain the safety and health of society.
Emirates is stepping up precautionary measures at the airport and on board to ensure the health and safety of its employees and customers. All cabin crew, boarding agents and ground staff in direct contact with passengers will now don personal protective equipment (PPE)
The Executive Committee of the Bureau International des Expositions, BIE, has collectively agreed to recommend the postponement of Expo 2020 Dubai to 1st October 2021 – 31st March 2022
The UAE Cabinet, chaired remotely by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has approved a draft law on the protection of national safety to guarantee the protection of society in cases of disasters and any healthcare, economic and environmental threats to the country.
DP World has launched cutting-edge online logistics tools and services, covering sea, land and air shipping around the world. The connected ecosystem of platforms will enable freight forwarders and any business, to book shipments of cargo from and to anywhere in the world
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority, FSRA, of Abu Dhabi Global Market, ADGM, has launched three regulatory technology, RegTech, pilot initiatives, with the objective of helping its regulated financial services firms achieve better compliance while reducing regulatory costs
Careem has introduced a new on-demand service 'Shops' to deliver daily essentials, such as groceries, medicine and pet food, to homes across Dubai. The courier service company said customers can shop via the Careem NOW app and a driver will pick up and deliver the purchases in under an hour.
The Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has announced its support to the national campaign, '10 Million Meals', the nation’s biggest food distribution drive, to support low-income families and individuals in need.
The campaign, supported by volunteers of different nationalities, covers highly populated districts in Dubai like Al Ras, Naif, Al Raffa, Al Karama, Al Mankhool, Al Satwa and Oud Metha.
The number of economic incentives launched by the Federal Government and local governments in the country’s emirates exceeded 100 over 45 days, as per a survey conducted by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority.
According to a Central Bank UAE report, the required reserves have been steadily growing over the recent months. In December 2019, they increased to AED129.7 bn from AED126.2 bn in September same year.
Al Shafar General Contracting (ASGC Group) announced a contribution of AED5 million to the Community Solidarity Fund Against COVID-19, which was launched by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan made the statements as he chaired today a virtual meeting of the Financial and Economic Committee, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs.