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ARTICLE · 29 MAY 2020

COVID-19 Middle East: Returning To Work

The economic impact of COVID-19 has not only caused a worldwide lockdown, but it has also affected companies globally.

United Arab EmiratesCoronavirus (COVID-19)

Is there any relief in sight?

The UAE Authorities recently announced a slight relaxation of the lockdown restrictions coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan. On 22 April 2020, the Dubai Economic Department (DED) announced that certain industries such as construction, retail, transport and construction could reopen subject to compliance with various guidelines and protocols. Similarly, curfews in the major cities in KSA were relaxed during the day and Qatar's industrial area which was largely quarantined in early April has started opening on a road by road basis. Across the Middle East, we are now seeing Governments easing restrictions with a view to rebooting economic activity.

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