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Dubai malls open, but residents reluctant to shop

The government of Dubai has eased some pandemic restrictions for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
A view shows the area outside the Dubai Mall following the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 23, 2020. Picture taken March 23, 2020. REUTERS/Christopher Pike - RC2AQF9DUMUC

Dubai residents are now allowed to move about freely as of April 25 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., according to a directive from Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management.

The committee announced that the directive, “which coincides with the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan, allows increased freedom of movement while ensuring the continuation of strict precautionary and preventive measures.”

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