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Ras Al Khaimah-based company looking to raise AED500m through new share issue
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UAE pharma firm Julphar announces capital restructuring

Dubai-based low-cost carrier has opened bookings for 13 destinations
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Flydubai announces list of repatriation flights

The United Arab Emirates has been using chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine to successfully treat COVID-19 patients amid the coronavirus outbreak, according to the health ministry.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.Initial studies have shown success in using the anti-malarial and anti-inflammatory drugs in treating the illness caused by the new coronavirus, spokeswoman Dr. Farida al-Hosani said on Saturday during a press conference.Doctors in the UAE continue to monitor of the affect the drugs have on reducing the duration of a patient’s illness and the severity of their symptoms, explained al-Hosani.Read more: Bahrain among first countries to use Hydroxychloroquine to treat coronavirusThe UAE has recorded a comparatively high number of recoveries in a short period of time because most cases in the country have had only minor symptoms, according to the spokeswoman.Most patients with few or no symptoms recovered within two to three weeks in the UAE, she added.The number of confirmed cases has been increasing daily as a result of the high number of tests being administered. Al-Hosani said this helps identify those who are infected as well as people they came into contact with and therefore making it easier to quarantine and contain.Read more: UAE launches mobile drive-through coronavirus test centerThe UAE has recorded 588 recoveries out of 3,736 cases as of Saturday. Only 20 people have died.The health ministry continues to urge those with a high fever or respiratory symptoms, such as a cough or shortness of breath, to not underestimate the symptoms and to get tested at the nearest center. The spokeswoman emphasized the need to follow the precautionary measures implemented such as wearing a face mask and practicing social distancing when going to a test center.Read more: UAE extends curfew indefinitely due to disinfection programCoronavirus: Saudi Arabia records 429 new cases, total now 4,262 Coronavirus: UAE to review labor ties with countries who refuse to take back citizensCoronavirus: Iran investigating if COVID-19 was US biological attack, says official
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: UAE says it is successfully treating patients with hydroxychloroquine

Britain braced to pass 10,000 hospital deaths from coronavirus
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves hospital

A senior Druze colonel will participate in Israel's so-called Independence Day, Israeli media confirmed..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Druze commander to light IDF torch on Israel's 'Independence Day'

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) directed on Sunday banks to extend the validity of expired ATM cards or those about to expire till June 2, 2020, as part of the country’s efforts of handling the impact of the coronavirus.SAMA also decided to extend halting the suspension of individual bank accounts due to the expiry of the national identity or the account becoming stagnant.Visit our dedicated coronavirus site here for all the latest updates.There are currently 4,262 confirmed coronavirus cases and 59 total deaths in Saudi Arabia as of Sunday, according to the ministry of health.Anti-coronavirus measuresThe Kingdom has taken several measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus since the outbreak of the disease first began earlier this year.On Saturday, a Kingdom-wide curfew was extended until further notice.Last Monday, Saudi Arabia imposed a 24-hour curfew and lockdown on the cities of Riyadh, Tabuk, Dammam, Dhahran and Hofuf and throughout the governorates of Jeddah, Taif, Qatif, and Khobar.Last month, malls were shut down throughout the country with only grocery stores and pharmacies allowed to operate. Restaurants and cafes were banned from serving food or drinks on their premises and could only offer delivery services. Public and private gatherings were also banned in places such as parks and beaches.Prayers at mosques have also been suspended until further notice.Read more:Coronavirus in Saudi Arabia: 10,000 riyal fine, jail time for curfew violatorsCoronavirus: Saudi banks to postpone repayment of loans for health employees
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: Saudi regulator tells banks to extend ATM cards, halt account suspension

The biggest misconception that brands have is that consumers don't want to be advertised to during a crisis period, writes Zaib Shadani
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Marketing without backlash: 4 tips on how businesses can re-engage customers during Covid-19

OPEC, Russia and other oil producing nations were meeting on Sunday in a bid to clinch a deal on the biggest oil cut ever, amounting to 10 percent of global supply, after their initial efforts to support oil prices amid the coronavirus pandemic were blocked by Mexico..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: OPEC, Russia meet again to approve biggest ever oil cut

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Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Coronavirus divides Jerusalem

As a community service, The Jerusalem Post has organized some of the options available online for easy access.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: A guide to finding a minyan online during coronavirus