Increasing the capacity to 80% in shopping centers, restaurants and cafes

Update the precautionary measures to confront “Corona”

Allowing the capacity to be increased to 60% for wedding and event halls.

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The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority announced the update of the precautionary and preventive measures and the capacity ratios of the various facilities, in line with the state's strategy in creating a balance between health and various vital sectors, and in support of national efforts to achieve sustainable recovery and return to a new normal life with the gradual return of various activities in the country.

It was announced the possibility of raising the capacity to 80% in each of the commercial shopping centers, restaurants and cafes, allowing 10 people to sit at one table with the obligation to wear a mask when moving, in addition to raising the capacity to its maximum in hotel facilities while adhering to precautionary and preventive measures such as physical distancing. And wear a mask.

It will also be allowed to increase the capacity of cinemas, entertainment venues, exhibitions and museums, by 80%, and increase the capacity for all events by 60%, taking into account the application of physical distancing in addition to wearing a mask and periodic sterilization.

The authority confirmed that it will be allowed to raise the capacity to 60% for wedding halls and events, provided that the number of attendees does not exceed 300 people, with the application of all precautionary and preventive measures, and to raise the capacity of transportation means so that the safe distance is determined by the competent local authorities, provided that it does not exceed 75 % with the obligation to wear a mask.

In addition, the authority confirmed the previously issued decision to limit attendance at all events, exhibitions, activities, and cultural, social and artistic events to those who received two doses of vaccine and those participating in clinical trials of vaccines, provided that no more than six months have passed since the second dose and three months for the groups most vulnerable to infection. Elderly people and those with chronic diseases, taking into account the obligation to present a negative (PCR) test result within 48 hours before the occasion, and that the letter E or the star is visible in the application of the fortress.

The authority advises using the safe green traffic system for some events to limit the spread of the virus.

The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority indicated that the emergency, crisis and disaster management committees and teams in each emirate will be responsible for determining the absorptive capacity in the emirate, easing and tightening procedures as it deems appropriate, with an emphasis on periodic monitoring by them of the general situation, and ensuring that all preventive measures are applied. And controlling the violating parties, in addition to the continuous monitoring and review of the numbers of injured people and those in contact with all activities, and adjusting the capacity according to the data and indicators.

Commitment to wear a mask

The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority calls upon members of society to cooperate and adhere to preventive measures to confront the “Covid-19” virus, by committing to wearing a mask, staying away from crowded places and permanent sterilization, the role of society in the next stage is no less important than the roles and responsibilities of the competent and concerned authorities to deal With the pandemic, it is necessary to strengthen the concept of safe openness, which requires us to adhere to preventive measures during the coming period.

• Allowing an increase in the capacity of cinemas, entertainment venues, exhibitions and museums.

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