World on alert as China virus spreads; Dubai govt staff gets 10% salary hike and flexible work hours; UAE-based Indian tycoon held in Delhi for Vadra ties

[Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here]( Tuesday, January 21, 2020 [World on alert as China virus spreads]( An outbreak of a new coronavirus has spread to more Chinese cities, including the capital Beijing and Shanghai, national and local authorities confirmed, and a fourth case has been reported beyond China's borders. [Virus outbreak in China: No cases reported in UAE]( A new strain of coronavirus that has claimed three lives and infected hundreds of Chinese citizens does not pose any risk to UAE residents, the Ministry of Health and Prevention has said. [Dubai government staff gets 10% salary hike and flexible work hours]( A new salary scheme for Dubai government employees will see their pay hiked by an average of 10 per cent, it was announced. [UAE-based Indian businessman C.C. Thampi arrested]( UAE-based NRI businessman C.C. Thampi has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in New Delhi, India, and is being probed for alleged forex violations of over Rs10 billion and other charges, under the anti-money laundering law. [NYT backs Warren and Klobuchar for Democratic presidential nomination]( The New York Times endorsed Senators Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren for the Democratic presidential nomination, its first time choosing two candidates. [Indian 'Rapunzel' retains crown as teen with the world's longest hair]( A 17-year-old Indian girl has retained her crown as the teen with the world's longest hair more than a decade after she stopped getting her tresses cut following a bad experience at a salon. [More from UAE]( [80 kid scientists to present projects at innovation fest]( [Geological park showcases nature's 93m-year evolution]( [Dubai botched surgery case: Doctor denies charge]( [More from Business]( [Sheikh Khalid, Sheikh Ahmed part of UAE's team at Davos]( [UAE steel producers seek hike in anti-dumping duty]( [At 50, Davos matures beyond corporate 'speed dating']( [More from International]( [Money laundering: Pakistan urges US to get it off FATF grey list]( [As trial nears, Trump lawyers call impeachment case 'flimsy']( [Bangladesh sentences 10 to death over rally blast]( [More from Sports]( [Klopp tells Reds' fans, dare to dream]( [Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships WTA Tour has come a long way]( [Root hails brilliant performance by England]( [More from Technology]( [Apple's Cook says global corporate tax system must be overhauled]( [WhatsApp services in UAE restored after outage]( [Facebook apologises for Chinese PM Xi Jinping's name goof up]( [More from Entertainment]( [Major update on Shabana Azmi's health after car crash]( [Video: Prince Harry breaks silence on snapping royal ties]( [Indian actress set to marry, shares glimpse of her wedding card]( [More from Editorial and Opinions]( [Online gaming: Addictive villain or brain's best friend?]( [KT Edit: Tailgating is too close for comfort]( [Trump has failed to deliver on all fronts]( Trouble reading? [Click here]( to view in your browser. © Galadari Printing and Publishing Co. L.L.C. All rights reserved You have received this email message from khaleejtimes.com. Your email address has been recorded because you have subscribed to one of our print publications /newsletters or are registered with one of our web sites. For more information, visit [www.khaleejtimes.com]( [Subscribe]( | [Contact Us]( | [Advertise]( | [Privacy Policy]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [twitter]( [twitter]( [linkedin]( All rights reserved. [unsubscribe from list.](