Prayers in mosques, churches and all other places of worship in the UAE are being suspended temporarily for a period of four weeks.
According to national news agency WAM, the decision comes into effect from 9:00 pm on Monday.
It's part of precautionary and preventive measures being taken by the UAE to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Authorities have called on citizens, residents and visitors to comply with the decision, which will be reviewed in four weeks from now.
Dubai developer announces free home repairs for rain damage
Emaar Properties have announced that it will cover all costs for repairs of homes within its communities in Dubai that were affected by the recent severe weather conditions.
Dubai Metro's Green Line is fully operational
Dubai Metro services are now fully operating on the Green Line in both directions.
UAE first country to deliver aid to Khan Younis
The UAE has delivered thousands of food parcels and other essential supplies to Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip as civilians started returning to the devastated city.
Dubai intensifies field operations to restore normalcy
Field teams from various Dubai government entities continue to work around the clock to ensure the full restoration of services and smooth traffic flow on roads, following the recent extreme weather conditions.
Emaar Properties have announced that it will cover all costs for repairs of homes within its communities in Dubai that were affected by the recent severe weather conditions.
Dubai Metro services are now fully operating on the Green Line in both directions.
The UAE has delivered thousands of food parcels and other essential supplies to Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip as civilians started returning to the devastated city.
