Oman’s Health Minister has announced the start of the academic year has been postponed to November. They added the Health Ministry and Education Ministry are in contact with the Supreme Committee. They went on to say a Decision on the reopening of mosques is yet to be made and a joint committee is considering the right time together with the Waqf and Religious Affairs Ministry. They...
Oman’s Supreme Anti-Coronavirus Committee has announced visitors to the Sultanate must have insurance coverage by 1 October 2020. It will have to cover the costs of treatment for Coronavirus. It should be valid for a month. Omani citizens travelling abroad have to have valid health insurance which includes COVID-19 cover. In addition, passengers arriving to the country have to take a PCR...
Bahrain’s Interior Minister has issued a Decision obliging people visiting public places, industrial and commercial facilities and anywhere where customers, visitors or applicants are received to wear face masks. The Decision will apply until further notice. Those who violate the Decision will be fined 20 Dinars. The fines will be imposed on-the-spot by law enforcement officers. The...
Sharjah’s Emergency, Crisis, and Disasters Management Committee have announced the travel procedures for international travellers. These include requesting PCR certificates 96 hours before travel. The test will be also conducted when passengers arrive in the Emirate. Residents will be allowed to enter the Emirate without having to obtain permission first. However, travellers will have to...
The Government and public schools have announced the penalties for students who violate the anti-Coronavirus measures. The penalties for students who don’t comply with the measures include temporary dismissal for repeat violations. Violations will include hiding the fact a student has the virus. This will be considered a grave violation. Full story
Dubai Economy has confirmed businesses can refuse entry and deny services to consumers and dealers who do not comply with anti-Coronavirus measures. They also stressed merchants have to clarify the protocols, measures and procedures followed, to consumers and dealers, to make them aware as soon as they enter the commercial premises, before denying them services. Full story
Abu Dhabi’s Economic Development Department has announced the reopening rules for entertainment centres and gaming halls. They will be able to reopen at 60% capacity but will have to comply with anti-Coronavirus measures. These include limiting the capacity of plastic ball play areas to 30% and sanitise all parts of children’s games, including seats, handles, seat belts, game buttons...
Abu Dhabi’s Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Committee has announced sixth grade pupils who are in the seventh year of learning the British curriculum and above will be able to continue with remote learning. The announcement is the latest anti-Coronavirus measure to be announced in the Emirate. Pupils in the ninth to twelfth grades who will take international exams will be able to...
Oman’s Supreme Anti-Coronavirus Committee has announced lock down restriction relaxations. Following a review of the epidemiological situation in Dhofar, the Committee has decided the lock down there will be lifted on 1 October 2020. However, the appropriate anti-Coronavirus measures will have to be complied with. They have also announced those holding valid residencies from 1 October will...
The Sharjah Private Education Authority and the Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team have announced pupils will be able to return to schools next week. A blended learning system will be adopted. The announcement follows the implementation of school plans for the 2020-2021 academic year. All educational facilities have been verified as ready and compliant with the relevant anti...