UAE closes shopping malls for two weeks

All malls and markets in the United Arab Emirates will be closed for two weeks, subject to renewal.

The closure will come into force in 48 hours as per new regulations by the Ministry of Health and Prevention and the National Crisis and Disasters Management Authority to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Exemptions include pharmacies, supermarkets, co-ops and wholesale open markets, such as the fish and meat markets.

Restaurants will also not be allowed to serve customers in their premises, instead operating deliveries and take away orders.

Meanwhile, the UAE’s Ministry of Interior and the National Crisis and Disasters Management Authority urged people to avoid leaving their homes unless except for essential journeys.

Dhaka/Mukul