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Coronavirus prompts digital transformation in Gulf countries

The virus has shifted work and other key elements of everyday life to the online space for much of Arab Gulf society.

Seven Ways to Support Charitable Giving Amid The Covid-19 Crisis

There are few sectors of society – locally or globally – that are not challenged by the medical and economic effects of the pandemic.

Estate Planning During Covid-19

It is always best to be prepared and if that involves encouraging your spouse to discuss your estate planning, this is the time to do so.

COVID-19 hits Erdogan’s divisive domestic policies hard

Whether or not social unrest is brewing on the horizon is very hard to tell. It depends on the level of mismanagement of, or tardy responses to, the crisis.

COVID-19 fight: Movement restrictions should not worry UAE bank customers

UAE banks are fully prepared to serve customers with digital solutions

How UAE is leading its war on the coronavirus pandemic

UAE has not left a stone unturned to see to the safety of residents, citizens, visitors.

COVID-19 special: Spotlight on sectors

The Nikko AM team has provided a brief outline of some of the issues that we see across the major sectors.

Don’t let bad news faze you and control what you can

Identify stress points such as inadequate income and reset of return expectations from different assets

Coronavirus Survival Guide For Wealth Manager

Sustaining investor confidence, client retention and business survival should be the immediate priority for wealth managers in this coronavirus world.

Standard Chartered launches US$50m COVID-19 assistance fund

Through individual country and regional efforts, Standard Chartered has already donated US$1.85 million to COVID-19 relief efforts to date.

How long coronavirus survives on surfaces - and what it means for handling money, food and more

Viruses only replicate inside a living cell

COVID-19: It’s time UAE media got government support

Once again traditional media shows its relevance despite being hurt financially

Coronavirus: global economy could be in recovery mode within SIX MONTHS - but on two conditions

Mr Green concludes: “The coming months will be extremely tough for many individuals, businesses and sectors, but there are also glimmers of hope that economic recovery might arrive relatively soon.

Beyond coronavirus: The path to the next normal

For some organizations, near-term survival is the only agenda item.

COVID-19 will change real estate design and property management: Lootah CEO

For short-term solutions, Saleh Abdullah Lootah said the firm is focused on stricter sanitation measures both for its occupants and staff.

COVID-19 counter: UAE works to minimise job losses over virus

Major reforms on the way, while Dubai free zones allow 'free movement' of workers

COVID-19 response: Saudi Arabia tells banks to go easy on loans

Business to be provided lending on concessional terms so as to avoid job cuts

Are foreign banks in the UAE helping customers affected by Covid-19?

The Central Bank has asked all lenders in the Emirates to grant financial relief to their clients, but the measures vary

COVID-19: Dubai to inject new equity into Emirates airline

Further details to be announced later, says Sheikh Hamdan

COVID-19 fightback: UAE banks learn value of remote banking

Banking sector takes the lead in combating virus by using digital services