RIYADH/DUBAI (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates imposed sweeping entry restrictions meant to curb the coronavirus outbreak, barring residents currently outside the country from returning for at least two weeks and pausing issuance of new work permits and visas on arrival.
The UAE, a major international air transit center and the Gulf region's tourism and business hub, also banned its citizens from going abroad and will require those returning to stay at home for two weeks.
The measures, which take effect on Thursday, are the latest in a series of exceptional moves, including cancelling the Umrah pilgrimage in
Saudi Arabia and closing mosques, malls and restaurants across the region.