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Spokesperson of the Supreme Committee for Crisis Management H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater today announced that as a continuation of the State's efforts to limit gatherings and implement the necessary preventive measures to curb the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry decided to completely close unnecessary businesses starting Friday, March 27. These are:
Her Excellency announced that,
- All cafes and juice stall
- Education services and support centers
- Centers and workshops providing arts, theatrical and entertainment services
- Wedding and event services and centers.
- Shoe and watch repair booths.
Other commercial shops' working hours will be limited between 6 am to 7 pm, and will be prohibited from operating beyond that time, she explained.
She noted that the vital sectors identified by the Cabinet, such as food stores, pharmacies, and delivery services, including delivery from restaurants, are excluded from this.
