Abu Dhabi lifts COVID-19-related capacity restrictions, masks remain

Capacity restrictions in Abu Dhabi end today.

All business activities, tourist attractions and events in the city and the emirate of the same name can now resume to 100% operational capacity. However, the Abu Dhabi Government Media Office said in a statement that masks are still required indoors. statementciting Abu Dhabi’s Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Committee.

The committee also extended thegreen pass“According to the statement, fully vaccinated individuals need anywhere from 14 days to 30 days.

A green pass is required to enter public spaces in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). To get a digital pass, people must test negative for COVID-19. Test results from vaccinated people unlocked the pass longer.

Why it matters: The decision is further evidence that Abu Dhabi has returned to its pre-pandemic normalcy.Earlier this year, authorities asked students to return face-to-face courses.

Abu Dhabi, Dubai and the rest of the UAE imposed draconian lockdowns at the start of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.Business closures aimed at mitigating virus spread local economy and population Mental Health. Things are starting to open up later in 2020, though Abu Dhabi back to locked some time last year.

The entire UAE experienced a major COVID-19 outbreak in January as omicron variants spread around the world.Cases and deaths since then fall to an all-time low. The UAE currently has an average of zero daily virus-related deaths.

UAE leadership swear In January, they won’t go back to lockdown.

What’s next: Abu Dhabi’s lifting of capacity restrictions bodes well for the city’s hotel and entertainment industry. Many major international sporting events are about to take place in the UAE capital. October, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) mixed martial arts competition will return Go to the Etihad Arena.Past UFC Events Featured Extensive antivirus protocols. November, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Formula 1 race will happen.