The measures were timed for the start Friday of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.<\/a><\/p>\nThe UAE has declared more than 9,000 cases of the COVID-19 illness, with 64 deaths.<\/p>\n
Dubai had been the only emirate that imposed a total curfew, while the other six members of the federation had restricted movement at night.<\/p>\n
Dubai has also authorized public transport, including its metro, to resume services from Sunday.<\/p>\n
Residents are however required to wear face masks at all times, with violators to be fined 1,000 dirhams ($272).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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