Oman plans to cut spending by 5% as virus, oil price slump bites
Oman TV reports that the government is also preparing a public debt law and will conduct regular budget re Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
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Blackrock, Snam said to bid for stake in $15bn ADNOC unit
Sources say Abu Dhabi state energy giant is deciding when to set a timeline for the next round of offers Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
Saudi king warns of 'difficult' fight against impact of coronavirus
King Salman makes televised speech as the kingdom faces double blow of virus-led shutdowns and low oil prices Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
Abu Dhabi orders tour operators to halt services in new tourism blow
Special teams of inspectors will ensure the ban on activities for all sea cruises, desert camps, safaris is being enforced Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
Kuwaiti woman forced into quarantine after self-isolating violations
Virus suspect had posted a video showing her going to the blood bank to make a donation despite being in self-isolation Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
Coronavirus death toll in Iran jumps again to nearly 1,300
Health Ministry announces a further 149 deaths related to Covid-19 as total infections soar to over 18,400 Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
UAE entrepreneur invests $5m in search for Covid-19 vaccine
Khurram Shroff has announced that he has joined Vaxbio, a biotechnology company based in England, as its strategic advisor Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
Covid-19 disruptions to cost Gulf airlines up to $7bn, 346,900 jobs
International Air Transport Association delivers bleak forecast for regional aviation industry as the coronavirus continues to hit hard Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
Covid-19 impact: up to 25m jobs, $3.4trn wages could be lost
International Labour Organisation reveals extent of the economic and labour crisis created by the Covid-19 pandemic Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
BR Shetty flies to India as legal problems mount in the UAE
Problems pile up as founder of NMC Health and UAE Exchange faces at least five cases in the UAE Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)