We provide members and guests with up to date information regarding COVID-19 to give clarity and ‘ground truths’
(The most recent updates are listed at the top of each section)
Abu Dhabi Emergency Crisis And Disasters Committee - All Activities in Resume in 2 Weeks Announced on 9th December 2020
UAE Attorney General - UAE COVID-19 Fines Updated September 2020
Dubai Government - New economic stimulus package worth AED1.5 billion
UAE Federal Competitiveness & Statistic Authority - The UAE Government Initiatives to Combat the COVID-19 Crisis*
Department of Economic Development - Added Rental Rebate for Restaurants, Entertainment and Tourism (except Hotels)
Abu Dhabi Investment Office - Abu Dhabi Economic Stimulus Package Update.
UAE Ministry of Economy - SME Definition
Government of Abu Dhabi - Ghadan 21 Economic Stimulus Package Programme & Initiatives
Government of Abu Dhabi - Ghadan 21 Synopsis
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development - 20% Rental Rebate Initiative for Commercial Facilities
Dubai Chamber - Tender Opportunities
Central Bank of the UAE - Individuals, SME's and private corporate customers seeing the values of TESS
Dubai Government - Dubai economy launches the Price Monitor to publish the daily price list of essentials
Ghadan 21 Economic Stimulus - 16 Initiatives Under Abu Dhabi Economic Stimulus Package
UAE Banks Federation - Key Resources - TogetherAgainstFraud Campaign
UAE Banks Federation - Key Resources - UAE Banks Federation Supplement
UAE Banks Federation - Key Resources - Latest news and updates from UBF during COVID-19
Central Bank of the UAE - Utilisation of the Targeted Economic Support Scheme (TESS)
Federal Tax Authority - Deadline for submitting VAT returns extended in UAE
UAE Government - Complete listing of the UAE Economic Stimulus Packages to combat COVID-19
FAB Bank - COVID-19 Updates
Clyde & Co - UAE has released the full list of 122 categories for 100% ownership under the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Law
Ministry of Economy – Ministry of Economy announces reduction in fees for 94 of its services
Afridi & Angell – New cost relief measures implemented by UAE authorities in response to COVID-19: 19.4.20
MoHRE – Launch of The National Program to Support the Stability of The Labour Market in the Private Sector
Department of Economic Development - Abu Dhabi banks announce 17 initiatives for the community and business
Abu Dhabi DED – Establishments that practise Leisure Facilities to receive a 20% refund of the total annual rental value
Ghadan 21 – Abu Dhabi Executive Council launches economic stimulus package, fast-tracks Ghadan 21 initiatives
Dubai Customs – Dubai Economic Stimulus Package including 1% refund on customs duty
Government of Dubai Media Office – Dubai banks announce business relief package for customers as part of support for UAE economy
WAM Emirates News Agency – DIFC to announce fiscal easing initiatives to support businesses amid COVID-19
Abu Dhabi Department of Health - New entry requirements to Abu Dhabi Emirate from Sunday 8th November 2020
UAE Attorney General - UAE COVID-19 Fines Updated September 2020
Abu Dhabi Emergency Crisis and Disasters Committee for COVID-19 and Abu Dhabi Department of Health - Travel advisory update for entering Abu Dhabi from 5th September 2020
Abu Dhabi Emergency Crisis and Disasters Committee for COVID-19 and Abu Dhabi Department of Health - Travel advisory update for entering Abu Dhabi - 2 tests approved from 27th August 2020
*UAE Federal Competitiveness & Statistic Authority - The UAE Government Initiatives to Combat the COVID-19 Crisis*
Weqaya - Weqaya Application
Ministry of Culture & Knowledge Development, Abu Dhabi - The National Creative Relief Program - Financial Support
Abu Dhabi DED - Circular issued to to business owners on mandatory control regulations for COVID-19 and sanctions for violations
Ministry of Health & Prevention - Social & Health Guidelines: April 2020
Ma'an Abu Dhabi - Toolkit including additional information about the program
Ma'an Abu Dhabi - In need of food supplies support?
The National - Mental health help in the UAE during the COVID-19 crisis: 5 organisations to know about
Department of Health – New measures for Healthcare Professionals
UAE Department of Health – Global Tracker, up-to-date stats of current COVID-19 cases across the world
Abu Dhabi Department of Culture & Tourism - Updated precautionary measures for hotels & tourist establishments
Abu Dhabi Emergency Crisis And Disasters Committee - All Activities in Resume in 2 Weeks Announced on 9th December 2020
Abu Dhabi Department of Health - New entry requirements to Abu Dhabi Emirate from Sunday 8th November 2020
Government of Dubai - Dubai Tourism updates on the resumption of social events and weddings in Dubai 18th October 2020
Travel Advice from UK Gov - Updates on travel restrictions and requirements between UK and UAE
UAE Attorney General - UAE COVID-19 Fines Updated September 2020
Abu Dhabi Emergency Crisis and Disasters Committee for COVID-19 and Abu Dhabi Department of Health - Travel advisory update for entering Abu Dhabi from 5th September 2020
Abu Dhabi Department of Culture & Tourism - Entertainment Permit Requirements Update 30th August 2020
Abu Dhabi Emergency Crisis and Disasters Committee for COVID-19 and Abu Dhabi Department of Health - Travel advisory update for entering Abu Dhabi - 2 tests approved from 27th August 2020
Dubai Government / Dubai Tourism - Resumption of Dubai Events Guidelines August 2020
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NECMA) and The ICAUAE - Approved second phase for the return of residents to Abu Dhabi 12/08/2020
Dubai Government - Guidelines for Dubai Events August 2020
Abu Dhabi DED - Private Sector Establishments to raise % of attendance of staff in office
Dubai Government - Trade Communication Toolkit COVID-19
DCTM - Dubai Events Update July 2020
Travel Advice Updates 4th July 2020 - UAE Allows Citizens & Residents to Travel Abroad
Dubai Government - Announcement of Next Phases of Reopenings
Dubai Government - Guidance for Event Permit Requirements
UAE Federal Competitiveness & Statistic Authority - The UAE Government Initiatives to Combat the COVID-19 Crisis
Emergency, Crisis & Disaster Committee - Travel update for the UAE
Abu Dhabi Government Media Office - Further information on procedures for entering Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis & Disaster Committee - Update on restrictions for entering Abu Dhabi
National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Committee - Lifting of restrictions in Abu Dhabi
Government of Dubai - Ease of restrictions on a number of activities effective June 18th
Multi-Nation Business Continuity Task Force Convenes in Abu Dhabi, Dubai - Press Release regarding new Task Force
Abu Dhabi Police - Extension of Travel Ban for 1 week effective 9th June 2020
Ministry of Education - School Calendar for the academic year beginning August 30th, 2020-2021
ATC News - World Airports Reopening Dates
Abu Dhabi Department of Health - Travel Ban within the Emirate
BCAF - British Community Assistance Fund UAE
Emirates Airline - Flight resumption process
Government of Dubai - Update on Tourism Sector rules in Dubai
SME Support - Initiative to Support SME's in Dubai
Dubai Economy - Reopening of Dubai Sectors Plan
Dubai FDI - The UAE economic stimulus packages to combat COVID-19
Emergency Crisis and Disasters Committee - Update to the list of violations and fines, based on Decision No (38) of 2020, and its amendments, to curb the spread of Covid-19
Khalifa Fund - Impact of COVID-19 on the SME Sector in the UAE: Insights and recommended response
Ministry of Health & Prevention - UAE Coronavirus Latest Update
Abu Dhabi Department of Culture & Tourism - Circular on Remote Event Licenses
Department of Economic Development Abu Dhabi - Updates on Guidelines for Businesses
ADGM - ADGM support measures in light of COVID-19
ADGM - ADGM Live - Spotlight on In Country Value (ICV) Webinar
Dubai Government - Reopening Update
Abu Dhabi Department of Culture & Tourism - Exemption from Tourism Fees for Event Organisers in Abu Dhabi
Department for Economic Development -Regulations for opening restaurants outside commerical centers
TRA - Statement by Telecommunications Regulatory Authority announcing applications available in the UAE
Department of Economic Development Abu Dhabi - Circular on criteria related to the classification of start ups
British Embassy UAE - UK in UAE Consular Newsletter
Arab Organisation for Industrial Development & Mining- Arab Platform for Ordering and Offering Industrial Commodities and Products in order to keep up with the COVID-19 repercussions
Tawasul - FAQ's on renewing ID cards, visas, resident permit, cost of COVID-19 testing, etc
Dentons - Global COVID-19 Hub
Ajman Department of Economic Development - Directive on reopening of commercial centers and salons
British Business Groups - British Business Groups respond to stark research figures of financial and operational concerns of UK business in the region in light of COVID-19 disruption
Arabian Business - Joint BBGs Response to COVID-19 in UAE
Gulf Business - Joint BBGs Response to COVID-19 in UAE
Pro Partner Group - UAE Staffing Options During COVID-19
MOHRE - Job Portal
MOHRE - Virtual Labour Market
Government of Dubai - DIFC announces Presidential Directive to provide greater protection for companies and employees
TAMM - Abu Dhabi Government Services
Abu Dhabi DED - Guidelines and precautionary measures for the preparation of reopening malls
Abu Dhabi Police - Dh1,000 fine for throwing used face masks, gloves out of a car
Federal Authority For Identity and Citizenship UAE (ICAUAE) – UAE residency, visit visas to be valid till December 2020
Supreme Court of Crisis and Disaster Management - Partial Easing of Restrictions in Dubai
Gulf News - New guidelines for leaving the house, meeting family during Ramadan, Dubai
Dubai Economy - Guidelines and Protocols for reopenings
Dubai Tourism – Extension of Precautionary Circulars until further notice - Hotels, Venues, Restaurants
WAM Emirates News Agency – Abu Dhabi Government launches ‘Digital Month’ initiative
Schluter Graf – UAE’s preventive measures, travel restrictions and anticipatory economic packages in the wake of COVID-19
UAE National Emergency Crisis & Disasters Management Authority – Weqaya pertaining to COVID-19
PRO Partner Group – UAE Government Department Updates
Afridi & Angell – UAE Government Department Updates 3.4.2020 / ‘Sterilisation & Stay At Home’ and clarity on Remote Work in Private Sector Establishments Resolution
(Free COVID-19 Advice Hotline extended until 20 April 2020. Contact: ssafai@afridi-angell.com)
Afridi & Angell – Sterilisation & Stay At Home and clarity on Remote Work in Private Sector Establishments Resolution
Travel Advice from UK Gov - Updates on travel restrictions and requirements between UK and UAE
UK Experience - COVID-19 - Help for Attractions Brochure
British Contract Furnishing Association - Anti-Viral and Anti-Bacterial Product Directory
BBG Business Briefing - Summary of HM Ambassador & HM Consul General presentation to BBG members & guests May 2020
UK Government - The UK Government's COVID-19 Recovery Strategy
UK Government - Guidance for UK workplaces
British Embassy Abu Dhabi Contact for Businesses - please email covid19@trade.gov.uk
British Embassy Abu Dhabi Consular Services - please contact consularcomms.uae@fco.gov.uk
British Embassy - Sign up for UAE travel advice
British Chambers of Commerce - Letter from BCC Chairman to UK Prime Minister
UK Government, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy - New discretionary grant fund for some small businesses and entrepreneurs
Top Concerns and Remedies for UK businesses in the UAE
British Chambers of Commerce – British Chambers of Commerce Coronavirus Business Impacts Tracker (CBIT) is the UK's largest independent business survey tracking economic conditions on a weekly basis.
British Business Bank – UK, COVID-19 Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
UK Government – COVID-19 support for UK businesses as set out by The Chancellor
UK Government – UK Business Financial Support
UK Government – Round Up of UK Government COVID-19 Support for Business
UK Government – Job Retention Scheme
UK Government – Affected by late payments? UKEF can help ease cash flow constraints by guaranteeing bank loans through its ‘Export Working Capital Scheme’
UK Government – UKEF can support finance for overseas buyers through the ‘Direct Lending Facility scheme
UK Government – Find out about cover policy and indicators for countries and territories that are covered by UK Export Finance
UK Government – Guidance for UK businesses trading internationally during COVID-19
British Chambers of Commerce – Keeping you up to date and supporting your business
List of key contacts at British Embassy Abu Dhabi - See full list on BBG homepage
*UAE Federal Competitiveness & Statistic Authority - The UAE Government Initiatives to Combat the COVID-19 Crisis*
PwC - May Update- Middle East Tax and other measures in response to COVID-19
Dentons - Global Employment Tracker
MOHRE - Job Portal
MOHRE - Virtual Labour Market
UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office - Financial Assistance Abroad
Fragomen - Summary of Global Immigration Impacts & Resources
GAC - Hot Port News
National Online Safety – 10 Top Tips: Remote Learning for Parents
Brunswick – Global Updates on COVID-19
UK Research & Innovation – COVID-19: The Science Explained
British Chamber of Commerce – Video playback of BCC Webinar on how international trade is being affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic
Oxford Business Group – COVID-19 Economic Impact Assessments
Clyde & Co – COVID-19 Information Hub
Fab Bank – 0% on EPP on Education and Utility Payments
PwC – Navigate Tax, Legal & Economic Measures in response to COVID-19 around the world
Energy Institute – General advice, ways you can help, energy sector updates
The British Business Groups for Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Northern Emirates joined forces with the Department for International Trade to reach out to the British business community to understand how best to support its members throughout the disruption caused by COVID-19 and in the planning of return to “business as usual”
