Abu Dhabi: Movie halls closed until March 31

Move an effort to curb transmission of coronavirus

Last updated: March 15, 2020 | 09:39

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People are seen queuing for the tickets at Eldorado Cinema in Abu Dhabi.

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Dubai: As part of measures to stem the transmission of the new coronavirus, COVID19, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development has sent a circular directing all cinema halls instructing them to temporarily suspend operations until end of March 2020.

The halls have also been asked not to allow people to gather on their premises, to avoid the transmission of the new coronavirus, COVID19.

The directive comes into effect immediately.