The Ministry of Commerce decided to close the shops and stop all commercial activities on Friday and Saturday of each week, with the exception of food and catering shops, pharmacies and restaurants that do delivery. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry shall determine the other necessary activities exempt from this decision, until further notice.

Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Acting Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, H E Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi said that at the beginning of the meeting, the Cabinet heard the explanation given by H E the Minister of Public Health on the latest developments to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Cabinet praised the efforts made by the Ministry of Public Health and its detection teams and all its employees, including officials, doctors, medical personnel and workers, as well as the efforts of the relevant ministries, institutions and state agencies that have been playing their role effectively and responsibly, to protect citizens and residents and ensure their health and safety. The Cabinet called on citizens and residents to stay in their homes and not go out, except when necessary.

Source : The Peninsula

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