Public beaches in Umm Al Quwain have been closed until further notice.
It is following a directive by the Emirate’s Executive Council to curb the spread of the COVID-19.
However, these restrictions will exclude beaches of hotels and resorts.
Meanwhile, the Ajman Corniche Beach and the Al Zorah Area Beach will also be partially closed during the weekend as a precautionary measure.
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