Abu Dhabi shuts all cultural sites including Louvre, Al Jahili Fort till March 31 over virus fears - GulfToday

Abu Dhabi shuts all cultural sites including Louvre, Al Jahili Fort till March 31 over virus fears

  • 14 Mar 2020
louvre3

Picture used for illustrative purpose only.

In line with precautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of visitors, the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, (DCT Abu Dhabi), has decided to temporarily close cultural sites in the emirate, starting from March 15 (Sunday) until March 31, 2020.

Closed cultural sites include; Louvre Abu Dhabi, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Qasr Al Hosn, Culture Foundation, Al Ain Palace Museum, Al Ain Oasis, Al Jahili Fort and Qasr Al Muwaiji.

"The safety and well-being of our visitors and staff is of paramount importance to us. We will update you once the cultural sites resume normal operations," the Department said in a statement.

Other cultural centers, including; Bait Al Oud, Berklee Abu Dhabi, and Al Qatara Art Center will continue working as usual, offering art classes with restrictions on health and safety measures.

WAM

Related articles

Coronavirus: ADIB gives Dhs25 million to ‘Together We Are Good’ initiative

Commenting on the contribution, Jawaan Awaidha Suhail Al Khaili, Chairman of ADIB, expressed his appreciation on behalf of everyone at ADIB for the efforts made by the Government of the UAE and the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi, and other national bodies and institutions, to address the current situation.

25 Mar 2020

VIDEO: UAE completes Disinfection Programme, lifts coronavirus-related restrictions

'It is compulsory to follow the three-passenger limit per vehicle if not from the same family. However, members of the same family are allowed to travel in the same vehicle.'

25 Jun 2020

Mubadala healthcare facilities receive official ‘COVID-19 free’ status

Mubadala healthcare facilities have resumed regular operations and are offering full healthcare services to the community, now that its providers have achieved Covid-19-free status.

25 Jun 2020

Two COVID-19 screening clinics launch in Al Ain

The hospital — an Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, SEHA, facility — noted that the clinics are stationed in two different locations. The first clinic is based opposite Al Jimi Malla, while the second is found in Al Ain's Hili Industrial Zone.

10 Jun 2020

Most Popular Stories

Other Articles

Emirates and flydubai resume normal operations after Dubai floods

Tim Clark said Emirates had provided 12,000 hotel rooms and 250,000 meal vouchers to customers who were affected. He added it would take days to clear the backlog of rebooked passengers.

12 minutes ago

UAE President honours eight individuals with Abu Dhabi Awards

The 11th edition of the Abu Dhabi Awards honoured individuals whose contributions have positively benefited the UAE across diverse fields such as education, sustainability, medicine, humanitarian relief, community awareness, and the empowerment of People of Determination.

3 hours ago

‘Bombing’ hits Iraq military base: Security sources

The explosion hit the Calso military base in Babylon province south of Baghdad, where Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces, or Hashed Al Shaabi, is stationed, according to an interior ministry source and a military official.

4 hours ago

Calls for calm after reported Israeli strike on Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Israeli micro-drones used in the operation had caused no deaths or damage, dismissing it as a "desperate attempt to make a victory out of their repeated defeats".

4 hours ago