Ras Al Khaimah authorities have extended the COVID-19 safety rules with the aim of curbing the spread of the virus in the emirate. As per new guidelines issued by the authorities, COVID-19 precautionary measures will continue until July 1 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all community members.

The precautionary measures issued by the Ras Al Khaimah authorities include:

· Shopping centres to operate at a maximum capacity of 60 percent.

· Public beaches and parks are allowed to function at 70 percent capacity

· Public transport facilities to operate at 50 percent capacity

· Cinemas and recreational activities are allowed to operate at 50 percent capacity. Closed halls can organise events at 50 percent capacity

· 50 percent capacity allowed for fitness centres and swimming pools.

· No more than 10 people allowed to attend weddings and family gatherings

· No more than 20 people allowed to attend funerals

· Restaurants and cafes must maintain 2 meters distance between tables to ensure physical distancing and not allow over 4 people at a single table. All members of the same family are allowed to sit at the same table.

· People must maintain a physical distancing of 2 meters at public places.

· People must wear face masks at all time in public places

· Only fully vaccinated individuals and those participating in vaccine clinical trials are allowed to attend public events, exhibitions and recreational activities.

· All those attending public events are required to present a negative PCR test result taken within 48 hours before the date of the event. They can also show the letter E or the star sign on the Al Hosn App in order to enter the event.