Sharjah has annonced to resume economic and tourism activities with 50 per cent capacity from June 24.

The critical post lockdown second stage also includes opening of cinemas, private beaches and fitness clubs for both men and women, children's game rental facilities, online games centres and Internet cafes, water bike rental facilities, sports facilities and establishments, and parking services. Punlic beaches have not been opened yet.

Following the directives of Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, the emirate has stepped up the reopening of various vital sectors allowing 50% capacity with all the necessary preventive and precautionary measures in place to fight the Coronavirus epidemic. The crucial reactivating of the economic, tourism and other key sectors is all set to begin from June 24, 2020.

The Sharjah Emergency and Crisis Management Team led by Major General Saif Muhammad Al Zari Al Shamsi, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, held a remote meeting in the presence of heads of various Sharjah government institutions and entities to discuss the Emirate's preparations to return to normalcy and reopen the vital government and economic sectors after the long lockdown necessitated by Covid-19.

Normal working hours have been restored in all Sharjah government departments and institutions while strictly observing all precautionary and preventive measures. Accordingly, government offices and institutions have witnessed the return of staff under the shift system with 30% occupancy rate. The percentage will be gradually increased depending on new developments and improvement in the situation. These changes will take place with the approval of the concerned authorities in order to enhance the continuity of government work and ensure the provision of government services to the people.

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