Abu Dhabi has scrapped the use of EDE and thermal scanners at entry points to all commercial, leisure and tourist facilities.
However, the Green Pass protocols will continue to apply to enter most public places in the emirate.
The changes were outlined in a circular issued by the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi).
"Based on the directives of the concerned authorities issued in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, EDE and thermal screening is not required at entry points. Green Pass protocols use remains valid and required at entry points," DCT Abu Dhabi said in the circular sent to hotels and tourism establishments, event organisers, venue owners, museums, and cultural and leisure venues.
A similar circular was also sent by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development to commercial establishments.
Last month, the UAE government eased COVID-19 protocols, making masks optional in most public places as well as increasing the validity of the Green Pass to 30 days.
The UAE Aid Agency has signed a cooperation agreement with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to support the delivery of urgent humanitarian and relief aid to the Sudanese people impacted by the repercussions of the ongoing conflict in the country.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Sunday congratulated Professor Badi Hani on winning the Great Arab Minds 2025 Award in the Economics category.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened two new bridges at Trade Centre Roundabout, cutting journey times by up to 80 per cent and easing congestion at one of the city’s busiest junctions.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has welcomed remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling for an end to hostilities in Sudan at the start of the new year, to allow humanitarian aid to reach those in need.
The UAE has become the second country in the world to approve the use of Itvisma to treat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in eligible adults and children aged two years and above.
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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has spoken by phone with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who expressed gratitude for the UAE’s humanitarian support to communities affected by recent floods.
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