COVID-19
UAE lifts all COVID restrictions
(Last Updated On: November 7, 2022)
The United Arab Emirates government has lifted all restrictions related to COVID-19 – two and a half years after the pandemic swept across the world.
The UAE announced that wearing of face masks will be optional in mosques, other places of worship, open areas, and closed facilities. However, masks will be mandatory in hospitals and other health facilities.
Khaleej Times reported that a government spokesperson said the decision was taken after careful assessment of the epidemiological situation in the country.
The spokesperson said that praying on personal mats will be optional at mosques and praying facilities.