COVID-19: Ajman limits cafe and restaurant capacities

Tuesday, 9 February 2021 07:21

The Department of Economic Development in Ajman has announced new restrictions at food outlets in order to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

The protocols include adjusting the opening hours and capacities of cafes, snack shops (cafeterias) and restaurants.

The outlets will only be allowed to operate at 50 per cent capacity and they will have to close at midnight.

The Department reminds everyone that all of the other precautionary measures still apply.

Wearing facemasks is mandatory along with maintaining a social distance of two metres.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by اقتصادية عجمان (@ajmanded)

More from Local

Dubai Airports back to normal operations

Dubai International Airport (DXB) has restored normal operations and returned to its normal flight schedule after last week's record rains disrupted services.
UAE Central Bank allows loan repayment relief

The UAE Central Bank (CBUAE) has issued a notice to all banks and insurance companies to allow the deferral of repayment of personal and car loan instalments for customers affected by the repercussions of the recent weather conditions.
Avoid Dubai Metro during 'peak hours' until recovery efforts complete: RTA

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has requested residents to avoid using the Dubai Metro during peak times as they continue to carry out recovery efforts following the record-breaking rainfall in the UAE last week.
Sharjah orders steps to help rain-affected families

Sharjah's Local Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team has directed social service entities in the Emirate to assist families who are stranded at home due to the impact of the recent extreme weather conditions.
UAE offers condolences to Central African Republic over boat capsize deaths

The UAE expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with Central African Republic over victims of a capsized riverboat.

Afternoons with Helen Farmer
2:00pm - 5:00pm

Every weekday afternoon, Helen Farmer will help you to navigate the highs and lows of life in the UAE. Stay up to date with what’s happening and where to go.
Off Script with Chris, Robbie & Sonal
5:00pm - 7:00pm

The UAE’s alternative take on news, entertainment and sport. Join Chris, Robbie and Sonal as they cut through the clutter to bring you the news, entertainment and sport stories that actually matter.

Is there a summer slowdown in the UAE property market?
John Lyons of Espace Real Estate says there is a slight slowdown in the property market during summer. So we asked him, does this mean prices are negotiable during the summer months?
UAE's new prosecution offices to deal with financial crime
Lawyer Rebecca Kelly of Clyde & Co. explained why UAE judicial authorities are setting up new offices to deal with financial crime, including money laundering.
Airalo
Airalo - an eSim company disrupting telco's roaming revenues, has raised $60 million in funding including investment from our own e&.

Flying Taxis
It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.
Tough penalties for deliberate tax evasion
The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.