Abu Dhabi announced it was updating its COVID-19 guidelines for holding indoor and outdoor social events from Monday, in an effort to reduce the number of daily infections.
- Updates include reducing the operating capacity of social events such as weddings, funerals and family gatherings, to a maximum of 60 percent capacity, have been announced.
- Up to 50 people are permitted at indoor events, and attendees at outdoor events and open-air activities should not exceed 150, while social events at home should not host more than 30 people.
- Entry to social events requires adherence to existing precautionary measures, including showing green pass on Alhosn app, presenting a negative PCR test result received within 48 hours, and wearing masks while observing physical distancing protocol.
- The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee will increase inspection and monitoring tours to ensure all preventive and precautionary measures are being implemented.
