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Medevac plane explosion kills eight in Philippine capital- airport
The Lion Air plane was carrying three medical personnel
Governments, central banks must boost efforts to help economies cope with crisis - BIS chief
"Urgent" solutions beyond those used during the 2008 financial crisis were needed.
Saudi central bank asks banks to restructure financing without extra fees
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority said banks should review interest and other fees levied on credit cards
Prolonged low oil prices, coronavirus crisis could hurt Saudi
S&P affirms its A-/A-2 long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings on kingdom
Saudi forces intercept, destroy two Houthi ballistic missiles
Interception of the missiles resulted in debris scattering on some residential areas with "no casualties"
Covid-19 pandemic to sink oil price to $40 in a year: expert
Stéphane Monier, Chief investment officer at Banque Lombard Odier, says resulting price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia challenges the US’s dominance of the global market
Egypt's Prosecution warns of fine or 2-year jail for spreading fake coronavirus news
The statement said that legal action will be taken in conformity with articles 27 and 175 of the criminal law.
Covid-19 'to change real estate design, property management'
Lootah Real Estate Development advises long-term measures developers can do
Coronavirus: Dubai's Emirates airline warns of phishing emails, scams
The airline has temporarily suspended all passenger services from March 25.
Coronavirus in UAE: New list of fines for violating Covid-19 precautionary measures
The penalties would double if a person repeats the violation
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Citizens fret for health, jobs, families
Rotors spinning for 'helicopter money': Mike Dolan
The ultimate monetary backstop in a severe economic shock is "helicopter money," or free cash for everyone