Disinfection Program from 8 pm to 6 am daily, access to retail food outlets allowed, traffic and people movement to remain normal during daytime (27 March 2020)
The Ministry of Interior has clarified that the National Disinfection Program, slated for execution over the weekend starting from Thursday, March 26, will take place from 8 pm to 6 am every day.
Maximum of 30 percent of private entities workforces allowed to be physically present in office starting Sunday (27 March 2020)
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, MoHRE, has decided that a maximum of 30 percent of the workforce of private entities is allowed to be physically present in office.
Violators of preventive measures to face fine up to AED50,000 (27 March 2020)
According to regulations approved by the UAE Cabinet on violations of the preventive measures to contain the coronavirus, third-time violations will be referred to the federal crisis and emergency prosecution.
The CBUAE and UBF clarify prioritising working remotely to banks, financial institutions and exchange houses (27 March 2020)
To ensure continuation of the services, customers are requested to use digital and online channels to process their banking and financial transactions.
UAE participates in virtual G20 Leaders Summit (27 March 2020)
The summit discussed ways of coordinating global efforts and enhancing joint cooperation and solidarity to combat the spread of coronavirus.
New TRA list of online shopping in UAE includes 44 stores (26 March 2020)
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, has issued a new list of purchasing application of online stores in the UAE bringing the total number of e-stores to 44.
UAE Launches Fund To Unify Anti-Coronavirus Efforts (26 March 2020)
The UAE today launched a fund for unifying national efforts to combat the coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic.
National Ambulance releases video to promote Stay Home campaign (26 March 2020)
Staying at home also allows the emergency services to do their job whilst also protecting people from contracting the virus, the pre-hospital emergency care provider said.
Consumer Goods Available 24/7 At Predefined Price Caps: Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society (26 March 2020)
In a statement today, the Society affirmed its commitment not to exceed the predefined price cap for all commodities, noting that home delivery services will be available soon.
UAE Underscores Commitment To Global Fight Against COVID-19 In Virtual G-20 Sherpa Meeting (26 March 2020)
The UAE, the current Chair of the Gulf Cooperation Council, participated in its capacity as a guest invitee for this year’s G-20 Summit, which will occur in November 2020 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.