DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) recorded a notable drop in the concentration of major air pollutants due to the transportation restrictions that have been imposed to counter the spread of Covid-19. In this context, MOCCAE reported an average 30 percent decline in the levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) across UAE between February 1 and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM In line with the Ministry of Health and Prevention’s plans to increase Covid-19 testing throughout the country for the early detection of infections, particularly among those who had contact with already infected cases, the ministry has conducted 38,000 additional tests. Testing resulted in the detection of 563 new cases among various nationalities, bringing the total number ...

Bloomberg Chevron Corp is planning a 10% to 15% reduction in its global workforce this year, the biggest cut to headcount yet among global oil majors following the Covid-19 pandemic. The cuts equate to about 6,000 of its 45,000 non-gas station employees and may be a precursor to staffing reductions at Big Oil rivals such as BP Plc and Royal ...