Sharjah is to lift restrictions at public venues such as shopping centres. The National
Sharjah is to lift restrictions at public venues such as shopping centres. The National
Sharjah is to lift restrictions at public venues such as shopping centres. The National
Sharjah is to lift restrictions at public venues such as shopping centres. The National

Sharjah to lift capacity limits in line with national Covid-19 strategy


Salam Al Amir
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Sharjah will gradually lift capacity limits for all public events and activities in line with a nationwide strategy to ease Covid-19 restrictions.

The emirate's Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team said the directive covers all sectors.

Shopping centres, restaurants and cafes, places of worship and modes of transport will be able to resume full occupancy under the plans.

Maximum capacity will be allowed at social events, such as weddings and funerals.

Social distancing will be reduced to one metre in mosques and other places of worship.

The Sharjah government urged members of the public to continue to adhere to the rules.

“Authorities will deal with anyone who violates the stipulated preventive and precautionary measures,” the crisis management team said.

Limits also lifted in Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah is also gradually lifting capacity limits in shopping centres, entertainment facilities and across public transport.

The emirate's emergency, crisis and disaster management team said social events, such as weddings and funerals, can also operate to a maximum capacity.

However, worshippers must keep a distance of at least one metre from one another in mosques.

Dr Saif Al Dhaheri, official spokesman for the UAE's National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority, said last week venues would be allowed to operate at full occupancy by the middle of this month.

He said individual emirates would to allowed to set capacity limits for weddings and funerals, and called on members of the public to abide by green pass rules specific to their area.

Cinemas were allowed to return to 100 per cent capacity from Tuesday under the measures.

Stadiums will no longer have to limit the number of spectators at football matches and other sporting events, the UAE Football Association said.

Capacity has been increased to 100 per cent but entry will only be allowed to people aged 12 and over who have a green status on the Al Hosn app.

Spectators must also provide proof they have received a negative PCR test result in the past 96 hours.

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The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting

2. Prayer

3. Hajj

4. Shahada

5. Zakat 

Key figures in the life of the fort

Sheikh Dhiyab bin Isa (ruled 1761-1793) Built Qasr Al Hosn as a watchtower to guard over the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi island.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab (ruled 1793-1816) Expanded the tower into a small fort and transferred his ruling place of residence from Liwa Oasis to the fort on the island.

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Shakhbut (ruled 1818-1833) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further as Abu Dhabi grew from a small village of palm huts to a town of more than 5,000 inhabitants.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbut (ruled 1833-1845) Repaired and fortified the fort.

Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon (ruled 1845-1855) Turned Qasr Al Hosn into a strong two-storied structure.

Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa (ruled 1855-1909) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further to reflect the emirate's increasing prominence.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan (ruled 1928-1966) Renovated and enlarged Qasr Al Hosn, adding a decorative arch and two new villas.

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan (ruled 1966-2004) Moved the royal residence to Al Manhal palace and kept his diwan at Qasr Al Hosn.

Sources: Jayanti Maitra, www.adach.ae

The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting 

2. Prayer 

3. Hajj 

4. Shahada 

5. Zakat 

Updated: February 16, 2022, 9:51 AM`