Bahrain will close shopping malls, restaurants and coffee shops for two weeks as part of efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Beauty salons, spas and barber shops will also close as part of the heightened measures that will come into effect on Thursday, May 27.
No event or conference should be held during this period, state TV reported, citing the national committee to combat the pandemic.
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WHO says one person dead from Nipah virus in Bangladesh
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The UAE has welcomed the US-Iran talks that was mediated by Oman, affirming that it reflects ongoing efforts to advance dialogue and promote de-escalation.
The UAE Floating Hospital in Egypt's Al Arish has admitted 10 more patients from the Gaza Strip over the last three days.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Brice Oligui Nguema, President of Gabonese Republic, have witnessed the signing of CEPA between their two nations that will enhance trade flows and facilitate investment into key sectors.
