Umm Al Quwain is the latest emirate to announce that it is reopening commercial establishments.
The emirate’s Executive Council issued a decision based on the change in timings of the National Disinfection Programme.
Shopping centres, markets, retail areas, food outlets and salons are allowed to operate at 30 per cent capacity.
Customers and staff must practice physical distancing and wear masks, and there must be hand sanitisers provided to them.
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