Archiveoctobre 2020

Post-Coronavirus Recovery Committee Established

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The UAE’s Supreme Committee for the Management of the Covid-19 Crisis has announced a National Committee for the Management and Governance of the Recovery Phase of the Covid-19 Pandemic Crisis will be established. It will be led by the Industry and Advanced Technology Minister. It will be responsible for achieving efficiency in the recovery phase by enhancing the capabilities and measures...

Abu Dhabi: Cultural Sites Can Reopen

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The Abu Dhabi authorities have announced cultural sites can reopen to visitors. Sites including Manarat Al Saadiyat, Berkeley Abu Dhabi, the Cultural Foundation and the Oud House as well as Al Qattara Arts Centre in Al Ain will be able to reopen. They will be able to reopen from 8 November but will have to comply with specific anti-Coronavirus measures specified by the Emirate’s Culture and...

Dubai: Social Gathering Advice Issued

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Dubai’ Supreme Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management has issued social gathering advice for those celebrating various events in the Emirate. Under the advice, people should avoid crowded places and strictly comply with the relevant anti-Coronavirus measures including social distancing and face mask wearing. The elderly and those with chronic conditions should not attend social events...

More Services to Resume at Mosques

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Bahrain’s Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has announced mosques will reopen for Dhuhr or Noon prayers. They will reopen for these prayers on 1 November. It follows approval from the Kingdom’s National Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus (COVID-19). It means mosques will be open for worshippers for the Fajr or Dawn prayers and Dhuhr prayers. The relevant anti-Coronavirus...

Wage Relief Approved

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Bahrain’s Cabinet has approved wage relief in line with an amendment to the Kingdom’s Unemployment Insurance Law. Under the amendment by Bahrain Decree No. 30/2020 to Article 8(5)(c) of Bahrain Decree-Law No. 78/2006, 50% of the wages for Bahraini citizens, employed across enterprises which have been most adversely affected by Coronavirus and who are insured under the Social Insurance...

Sharjah: Social Events Can Resume

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Sharjah’s Executive Council has issued a Decision to allow social events in the Emirate to resume. They will be able to resume in halls, hotels and homes from 1 November 2020. However, they will have to comply with anti-Coronavirus measures. Under the Decision, where the social event is held in a hall or hotel, the anti-Coronavirus measures issued by the Emergency Crisis and Disaster...

Anti-Coronavirus Guidelines for Private Schools Issued

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The Undersecretary of Oman’s Education Ministry, with responsibility for Administrative and Financial Affairs has issued Oman Circular No. 54/2020 on the regulation of private school operations. It follows a decision from the Sultanate’s Supreme Anti-Coronavirus Committee. Schools will reopen on 1 November but will have to comply with anti-Coronavirus measures. Students will learn in...

Dubai: Coronavirus Changes Announced

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The Dubai authorities have announced Coronavirus changes for travellers from certain countries. UAE residents returning from Algeria, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Kuwait, Latvia...

Exceptional Entry Permit Can be Extended

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The Qatari authorities have announced holders of Exceptional Entry Permits can now extend their validity for 30 days. They will be able to do so from the extension application date. The Exceptional Entry Permit service has been provided since 1 August to enable residents of the country because of Coronavirus to return to Qatar. It will be valid for 30 days and can only be applied for from the...