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

The United Arab Emirates’ largest city also recently mandated the resumption of in-person classes for students, and is heading toward a return to the pre-coronavirus normal.
A view of a French jeweller Cartier shop at Jumeirah mall, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 8, 2017.
A view of a French jeweller Cartier shop at Jumeirah mall, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 8, 2017. - Ludovic Marin/AFP via Getty Images
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Capacity restrictions in Abu Dhabi ended today. 

All business activities, tourist attractions and events in the city and eponymous emirate can now return to 100% operating capacity. However, the wearing of face masks will still be required indoors, the Abu Dhabi Government Media Office said in a statement, citing Abu Dhabi's Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee. 

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