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Anand Kumar

Coronavirus: How to cope with debt in UAE after a lay-off, pay cut

Financial consultants offer the best way out under the current circumstance Dubai: As the coronavirus outbreak threatens to rob families of lives and livelihoods globally, the question of coping with shrunken or no incomes following salary cuts and job losses...

Coronavirus in UAE: Can my employer reduce my salary without a new contract?

An employer may choose to temporarily reduce the salary of its employee. Question. I am employed by a company and working on a construction project which falls under the classification of a vital sector. My employer has stated that it shall...

Coronavirus: Pay the rent or eat? Suddenly jobless Americans face dilemma

Over the past month, a staggering 22 million Americans have lost their jobs as stores. Terra Thomas, one of the millions of Americans who have lost their income due to the coronavirus pandemic, was stuck between a rock and a...

Coronavirus: UAE residents sing national anthem from balconies to thank country for Covid-19 measures

The gesture confirms public's sincere love and support for emirate's exceptional leaders and frontline workers working tirelessly to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Emiratis and residents of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafrah have taken to their balconies...

Fighting Covid-19: Meet the heroes who work for others in UAE

Here are some of the most inspiring stories. The UAE has launched an integrated, multi-faceted and scientific battle against an invisible enemy. In an unprecedented manner, doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals and local authorities have been working seven days a week, night...

Coronavirus deaths worldwide top 150,000; global response intensifying

More than 2,207,730 declared cases have been registered in 193 countries since the epidemic first emerged in China in December. The worldwide death toll from the novel coronavirus pandemic rose to 150,142 on Friday, according to a tally from official...

Combating coronavirus: PIA plans 10 special flights next week for stranded Pakistanis

PIA will operate 4 special flights on Sunday and 6 flights on Monday to repatriate over 2,000 passengers from Dubai. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will repatriate over 2,000 stranded Pakistani nationals to five cities in the country during next week, Khaleej...

Coronavirus news bulletin from UAE: 477 new cases confirmed; Dubai extends 24-hour sterilisation programme; Muslims can perform Taraweeh at home

A round-up of major developments related to Covid-19 across the country. Here's a round-up of all the latest Covid-19 developments you need to know: UAE reports 477 new cases, 2 deaths, 93 recoveries The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Friday...

UAE healthcare sector catches the COVID-19 ‘fever’

Hospitals, clinics record sharp falls in outpatient visits and cashflow since March 15 Dubai: UAE hospitals are at the frontlines in tackling the worst effects of the COVID-19 outbreak – but it is now starting to tell on their financial...

Etihad has Abu Dhabi’s full backing

Airline confirmed a partial launch of passenger services from May 1 Dubai: Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways has the full support of its state shareholder as it plans a partial resumption of passenger flights from May 1, its chief executive Tony...

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