ArchiveAugust 2020

All Visitors Have to Present PCR Test Certificate

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Egypt’s Civil Aviation Authority has announced all visitors, including Egyptians have to present a PCR certificate from 1 September. The test has to be carried out 72 hours before they arrive in the country. Children under 6 will be exempt from the requirement. Full story

Restaurants Can Open At 100% Capacity if They Have Qatar Clean Certificate

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Qatar’s Commerce and Industry Ministry has announced restaurants can reopen at 100% capacity if they obtain a Qatar Clean certificate instead of 50%. However, they will have to comply with the relevant anti-Coronavirus measures published by the Public Health and Municipality and Environment Ministries. To get the certificate they will have to register for the Qatar Clean certificate on the...

Curfew to be Imposed in Amman and Zarqa on Friday

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Jordan’s Government has announced it has decided to impose a curfew in the capital, Amman and Zarqa Governorate on Friday 28. The Decision follows an increase in Coronavirus cases in these areas. The announcement was made by the country’s Minister of State for Media Affairs. Full story

Physical Public and Private Sector Meetings Can Resume

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Qatar’s Cabinet has approved amendments to a Decision to allow all public and private sector meetings to start being held in person. However, only up to 15 people will be allowed to attend. Previously, these meetings had to be held remotely. The new Decision will come into force on 1 September 2020. Full story

Changes to Phase Four of Lock Down Restriction Easing Announced

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Qatar’s Government Communications Office has announced the Supreme Committee for Crisis Management has approved changes to phase four of the easing of lock down restrictions in the country. Under the changes, phase four will be split into two. The first part of phase four will begin on 1 September. The second part of phase four will begin in the third week of September following a review of...

Ummal Quwain: All Activities to Resume

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Ummal Quwain’s Executive Council has issued a Decision to allow all activities in the Emirate to resume. Under Ummal Quwain Decision No. 14/2020 all activities excluded in previous decisions and other activities, which are determined by the Executive Council together with the relevant authorities can resume. The Decision also confirms social distancing rules will continue to have...

Distance Learning to be Adopted in First Semester

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Kuwait’s Education Minister and Minister of Higher Education has announced distance learning will be adopted during the first semester in all educational stages. A Decision to this effect has been issued. It will be reviewed in November in line with Coronavirus statistics in the country. It will apply to state education schools, religious education, adult education centres, private schools...

Export of Foodstuffs and Medical Supplies Ban Lifted

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Kuwait’s Trade and Industry Minister has issued Kuwait Ministerial Decision No. 141/2020, lifting the ban on the exporting of all commodities and food products as well as all medicines, supplies and medical equipment. It means they can be exported by local companies and factories again. It will revoke Kuwait Ministerial Decision No. 68/2020. Full story

Abu Dhabi: New Entry Requirements Approved

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The Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Committee of the Coronavirus pandemic in the Emirate together with the Health Department, has approved two types of entry checks into the Emirate. The aim is to enhance the anti-Coronavirus measures in the Emirate. The new procedures will be implemented on 27August 2020. It means those coming to the Emirate will be able to enter within 48 hours of...