Entry restrictions still in place for Abu Dhabi

Thursday, 25 June 2020 01:12

By Natasha Thomas

The ban on entry to Abu Dhabi remains in place even after the completion of the UAE's National Sterilisation Programme.

According to the Abu Dhabi Media office, pre-exempted categories will continue to be allowed to enter the emirate, while those who want to leave will not need a permit to do so.

Meanwhile, residents are now allowed to move freely within the emirate at all hours as there are no more movement restrictions between 10 pm and 6 am.

Following the completion of the National Sterilisation Programme in #AbuDhabi, residents may now move freely within Abu Dhabi emirate. Exiting Abu Dhabi does not require a permit. The entry ban to Abu Dhabi remains in place, except for pre-exempted categories. pic.twitter.com/FU4yEtNWcD
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) June 24, 2020

Entry restriction for Abu Dhabi were earlier extended by a week on Monday.

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