Restaurants in Ajman have been instructed to limit their capacity to only 50%, as part of the emirate’s new restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Ajman’s Department of Economic Development (DED) announced the new guideline that also sets the closing hours of all restaurants up to 12:00 midnight only.

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The rule applies to cafes, snack shops, cafeterias and restaurants in the said emirate.

In addition, wedding and event halls have been restricted to 50% maximum capacity. The new rule also specified that only a maximum of 50 participants will be allowed.

Authorities continue to urge the public to follow the country’s COVID-19 guidelines including observing social distancing, frequent handwashing and wearing of masks at public spaces.

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Ajman’s DED also stated that they will implement frequent inspection campaigns to ensure compliance with the newly-formed guidelines and will take administrative and legal measures against violators.