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The UAE has announced 150 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said this now brings the total number of cases to 814.
Dubai taxis offer 20% discount on rides to hospitals

Residents and healthcare workers in Dubai who need rides to hospitals or medical facilities will be offered discounted taxi fares.
Dubai-based companies to use taxi services to deliver products

Dubai-based companies will be using taxi services to deliver their products to customers.
WATCH: Burj Khalifa display thanks frontline teams combating COVID-19

Burj Khalifa lit up to thank all frontline teams combating COVID-19 in the UAE.
UAE: 'we are stronger when we are united'

The UAE is supporting global efforts to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.
World rallies in support of Expo 2020 Dubai

Partners of Expo 2020 around the world have offered their support following the decision to look at postponing the event.
School bus fees must be refunded to parents: KHDA

Dubai's Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA) answers parents' queries on the refund of school bus fees.
GEMS to offer school fee discounts to parents affected financially by COVID-19

One of Dubai’s largest education providers has announced it will provide a discount on school fees to families directly impacted by the economic and financial impact of the global shutdown.

Abu Dhabi waives AED 246 million in business penalties

The Abu Dhabi government is taking further steps to support businesses in the emirate.
Dubai government to inject capital into Emirates airline

The Dubai government will inject fresh equity into the Emirates Airline to help the carrier overcome the impact cause by the coronavirus pandemic.
CAFU to supply Dubai ambulances with free fuel

UAE-based on-demand fuel delivery service Cafu will provide ambulances in Dubai with free fuel for the next two weeks.
UAE's equipped to deal with rise in internet traffic: telecom operator du

It’s unlikely that the UAE will see an internet outage due to the increased traffic in the country due to work from home and distance learning initiatives.

China halts restart of all sporting events amid coronavirus outbreak

China has ordered all major sporting events to remain suspended as the country faces a second wave of coronavirus cases from abroad.
WTA working on better pay, considers extending Tour

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) said it is working to boost players' earnings when the sport resumes after the coronavirus shutdown.
New dates announced for 2021 Tokyo Olympics

The Tokyo Olympics will now take place between July 23 and August 8 next year.
Juventus players agree to 4-month pay freeze amid pandemic

Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri and his players have agreed for a pay freeze to save the club roughly €90 million (AED 370m) during the coronavirus pandemic.

Italy extends coronavirus lockdown until April 13

Italy has announced the decision to extend the lockdown till April 13, despite latest data suggesting that the pace of growth in new cases has slowed down.
Europe to launch coronavirus contact tracing app initiative

Scientists and technologists from eight European countries will join forces to develop a contact tracing app to warn those at risk of infection.
Trump warns of tough two weeks ahead in coronavirus fight

US President Donald Trump has urged Americans to strictly follow the preventive guidelines to combat coronavirus, warning of a "painful" two weeks ahead.
Strong 6.5-magnitude earthquake strikes US State of Idaho

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale struck the US state of Idaho.