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Hissa Saif, Staff Reporter

The Department of Economic Development in Ras Al Khaimah has announced the reopening of all event and wedding halls in the emirate, starting from Tuesday, with the commitment to the national protocols in force to curb the spread of COVID-19.

The most important of which is reducing the capacity from 50 to 30%, with adhering to the physical distancing and all preventive measures.

The DED-Ras Al Khaimah stated that all attendees, including invitees and organizers, must present a COVID-19 PCR negative test of not more than 48 hours before the ceremony.  

While those who received the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and completed two weeks after it, are exempted from this condition. Folk ensembles and musical bands are not alllowed.

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A form for the establishment of a party at those halls must be filled out in order to obtain a permit and approval from the official authorities

Last year, an Emirati family in Ras Al Khaimah set a precautionary condition for those invited to attend the daughter’s wedding in coronavirus time.

The wedding was held at the bride’s home in the Maamoura region in Ras Al-Khaimah.

The guests were asked to undergo a COVID-19 tests, and to present the negative result of the test before entering the house.

The family instead of the traditional wedding cards, asked for a COVID-19 negative certificate.

This was done for the safety of the guests and is in line with the directives of the wise leadership of the UAE.

The authorities have urged all residents to follow the precautionary measures set by the Ministry of Health, including social distancing, and avoid large gatherings, and wearing masks.