March, 2020

• 24 March

  Modi announces 21-day national lockdown as India battles virus

  

  Bloomberg Prime Minister Narendra Modi has imposed a three-week long nationwide lockdown and allocated an extra $1.97 billion for health care to contain the spread of coronavirus infections which are now spiking in the South Asian nation. “If we listen to health experts we know that 21 days are crucial to break the cycle of transmission,” Modi said in his ...

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• 24 March

  Adnoc Distribution activates contactless payment options

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Adnoc Distribution is helping customers stay safe and maintain social distancing on essentials journeys through a range of contactless payment methods across all its stations. The Mobile Pay option on the Adnoc Distribution App allows customers to identify the station they are at, select their fuel pump, choose their preferred fuel and the amount they would ...

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• 24 March

  DFSA warns of heightened risks of cyber-attacks

  

  Dubai / WAM The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announced on Tuesday that it continues to closely assess and address the implications of the evolving situation of Covid-19 pandemic. In a statement, the DFSA said that it will take all necessary proactive and precautionary measures to help Dubai and the UAE in their efforts to contain the spread of the ...

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• 24 March

  Abu Dhabi Media halts its print publications

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Media announced that it will temporarily suspend its print publications and instead issue digital versions, in line with the decision of the National Media Council (NMC) to halt the circulation of newspapers and print magazines from March 24 until further notice, with the exception of publications for subscribers and major sale outlets in shopping ...

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• 24 March

  Mohammed unveils campaign to honour UAE medical teams

  

  Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the online #ThankYouHeroes campaign as a tribute to healthcare workers on the frontlines of the battle against the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. In a message of appreciation for doctors, nurses, paramedics and medical teams who dedicate their ...

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• 24 March

  Rakbank provides relief to individuals, SMEs, corporates

  

  RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (Rakbank) on Tuesday announced further plans to provide financial relief to individuals, SMEs, and corporates impacted by the economic consequences of the coronavirus (Covid-19). For individual customers, the bank will provide payment deferrals of up to three months on auto loans and personal loans for Covid-19 impacted salaried ...

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• 24 March

  Dubai Chamber urges private sector to apply remote working

  

  DUBAI / WAM In a video message to the private sector, Hamad Buamim, President and CEO, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, called on Dubai’s business community to cooperate with the relevant government authorities in implementing preventive and precautionary measures to counter the spread of Covid-19. He urged the private sector to ensure the safety and health of its employees ...

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• 24 March

  Covid-19: Sharjah Ruler cuts utility bills for 3 months

  SHARJAH / WAM HH Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed a 10 percent reduction in the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (Sewa) bills in the Emirate of Sharjah for three months. The move is in line with the precautionary measures taken by the government and aimed at facilitating the customers ...

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• 24 March

  RTA unveils remote asset system for Dubai Metro

  

  DUBAI / WAM Road and Transport Authority’s Rail Agency has introduced the Remote Asset Condition Monitoring System to capture data relating to the condition of railway switches without human intervention. By using a special algorithm, the system can predict potential faults of these vital switches before they develop, and accordingly enables taking proactive measures to avoid any major fault that ...

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• 24 March

  TRA publishes list of 22 online grocery apps

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced ‘Online Grocery’ that includes the purchasing application of 22 online stores in the UAE, noting that this is a preliminary list and will be subject to updates in the coming days. The online stores included in the list include large shopping centres and cooperatives, in addition to grocery stores, meat ...

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