Abu Dhabi extends movement restrictions for one week

Travel restrictions in the emirate of Abu Dhabi have been extended by another week, starting today.

According to the Abu Dhabi Media Office, the extension is aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the National Screening Programme to curb the spread of COVID-19.

The ban, which came into effect last Tuesday, applies to movement within Abu Dhabi’s regions as well as in and out of the emirate.

Residents of Abu Dhabi city, Al Ain and Al Dhafra are free to travel within their cities but cannot leave them or go to the other emirates.

People who need to travel under exceptional circumstances can apply for a move permit on the Abu Dhabi Police website.

The general exemptions are for employees of vital sectors, chronic disease patients visiting hospitals and for those transporting necessary goods.

Permits are not required for passengers heading to the airport but they will have to show their passports and tickets when asked by the patrol officers.

Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Committee for the Covid-19
Pandemic, in collaboration with @ADPoliceHQ and @DoHSocial, have announced that the Abu Dhabi movement ban is to be extended by one week, starting tomorrow, Tuesday 9 June. pic.twitter.com/FqM678SNBX

— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) June 8, 2020

This step aims to enhance the effectiveness of the expanded National Screening Programme, among a series of precautionary and preventative measures being taken to reduce contact, curb the spread of Covid-19, and protect the health and safety of all community members.

— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) June 8, 2020