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Major banks have run simulations to ensure they could cope with a spike in market, liquidity and credit risks

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Quiet please: French jet's sonic boom shakes Paris, disrupts tennis

The police urged people not to call emergency services

technology

Microsoft says disruption to Teams, Outlook resolved

The company said it has rolled back an update to its services

financial services

U.S. political risks to the fore for central banks -UBS survey

Among non-COVID concerns affecting the global economy, trade wars ranked as the top worry for the third year in a row

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Saudi anti-graft authority, INTERPOL seek to boost bilateral cooperation

The first anti-corruption ministerial meeting of the G20 will be held on the October 22 in order to promote integrity and unite all efforts by the G20 countries

security

Afghan police seize four tonnes of bomb-making chemical

The chemical was seized from a truck in Kabul on Sunday

transport

Illegal taxi drivers in Bahrain pose ‘Covid safety risk’

Taxi drivers have also petitioned Parliament claiming that the illegal drivers are offering unfair competition with cheap fares

uae

Two Dubai salons shut down for violating Covid-19 norms

As many as 70 warnings were issued to erring establishments

education

Coronavirus: Fines of up to $69,000 for Abu Dhabi schools violating Covid-19 safety measures

A detailed list of guidelines has been shared

uae

Over 1,270 drivers fined for breaching rules during fog in UAE

The penalty for not adhering to safe driving instructions during fog is Dh500 and four black points, according to the Federal Traffic Law

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Abu Dhabi Police warn motorists against tampering with vehicle number plates

Dubai fines 10 businesses in open markets and shopping centres for violating COVID-19 guidelines

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Saudi anti-graft authority, INTERPOL seek to boost bilateral cooperation

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Three restaurants shut down in UAE for violating COVID-19 measures

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