Qatar’s Government Communication Office has announced re-entry procedures for travellers have been simplified. Under the simplified procedures which come into force on 29 November 2020, a Coronavirus test will be required for those returning to the country for those who haven’t had a test within 48 hours before traveling to Doha by one of the Public Health Ministry’s accredited...
Abu Dhabi’s Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee for Coronavirus has announced it has approved special measures for participants in Phase 3 clinical trials of the Coronavirus vaccine or the National Vaccination Programme for emergency use. It will apply immediately after the first dose has been given. They will have a gold star status in the Alhosn application and will not have to take...
Sharjah’s Executive Council has issued Sharjah Executive Council Decision No. 35/2020 on violations of the anti-Coronavirus measures. It outlines various penalties for non-compliance in workplaces. They also issued Sharjah Executive Council Decision No. 36/2020 on regulating the anti-Coronavirus training activities in the Emirate which assigns responsibility for supervising the training...
The UAE’s National Authority for Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management has announced mosques will be allowed to reopen for Friday mass prayers from 4 December 2020. The Authority’s official spokesperson said mosques which reopen for these purposes will have to comply with all of the anti-Coronavirus measures. This includes committing to disinfect mosques and have volunteer teams...
Oman’s Health Ministry has announced additional travel exemptions. Those who are now exempted from the anti-Coronavirus measures at the Sultanate’s land borders are sick Omanis who live or work in neighbouring countries and commute to work daily across the relevant border. Omani families living at the land borders in the governorates of Musandam, Al Buraimi and Dhofar who can provide...
Jordan’s Health Minister has announced the new Coronavirus vaccine, when it arrives, will be free to Jordanians and residents in Jordan. They added the vaccine will not be compulsory because Jordanian law does not force anyone to take any treatment. Full story
Kuwait’s Council of Ministers has decided to allow Coronavirus patients to vote in National Assembly elections on 5 December 2020. They said this is a constitutional right for them and they should be permitted to execute it. The Justice Minister has briefed the Council on the recommendations of the ministerial committee to put a workflow in place to organise the election processes including...
Dubai’s Health Authority has announced children can now be tested for Coronavirus through a saliva test. It will apply to those who are between three and 16 and will be used instead of the nasal swab test. It follows research into its efficacy. The Authority made the announcement on Twitter. Full story
According to state media reports, the Iraqi authorities will reissue entry visas for tourists. The visas will enable tourists to visit tourist, religious and heritage sites. As part of anti-Coronavirus measures in the country, the issuing of these visas was suspended. Full story
New anti-Coronavirus measures announced by the Turkish authorities have come into force. They include a partial weekend curfew and came into force at 8.00pm on 20 November. There will be restrictions on movements between 10pm and 8am. A partial curfew for those over 65 has also been expanded to include children and young people under 20, except for those who have to go to work. These individuals...