Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council announced the gradual reopening of business activities in Dubai from the fourth day of Eid Al Fitr (Wednesday, May 27).
The announcement was made at a remote meeting of Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management committee chaired by Sheikh Hamdan.
International guidelines for co-existing with Covid-19 were also taken into consideration before making the decision.
Sheikh Hamdan said the decision was made following a comprehensive assessment of the committee’s reports, various health and socio-economic aspects and a thorough review of the Covid-19 situation.
International guidelines for co-existing with Covid-19 were also taken into consideration before making the decision.
The new measures are aimed at adapting to the Covid-19 situation without disrupting activity in vital sectors while strictly observing precautionary measures including wearing of face masks, observing minimum physical distancing of two metres, use of sanitisers and regular handwashing with soap and water for 20 seconds.