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Emiratis with their protective masks at Mohammed bin Rashid University in Dubai. AFP
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A woman wearing a protective face mask rides her scooter on the streets of Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National
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Employees at Future Tyres Trading in Al Quoz, Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Dubai residents enjoy access to Kite Beach in Jumeirah with the Covid-19 precautions in place. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Residents soak in the sunshine at Kite Beach in Jumeirah, Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Dubai's reopened beaches have proved a hot spot for visitors eager for respite from weeks spent indoors. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Cricket net practice returns in Jebel Ali, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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A cricketer disinfects the stumps. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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A young cricketer bowls a delivery in a net session. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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A woman wearing protective face mask as a preventive measure against the spread of coronavirus boards a bus in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National
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People wearing face masks board a bus in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National
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Safety guidelines are displayed at popular visitor attractions such as Kite Beach in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Safety warnings ensure beach-goers in Dubai remain on guard. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Operators at their desks at Dubai's Covid-19 Command and Control Centre at Mohammed bin Rashid University. AFP
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Operators at their desks at Dubai's Covid-19 Command and Control Centre at Mohammed bin Rashid University. AFP
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Emiratis with their protective masks at Mohammed bin Rashid University in Dubai. AFP
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A woman wearing a protective face mask rides her scooter on the streets of Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National
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Employees at Future Tyres Trading in Al Quoz, Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Dubai residents enjoy access to Kite Beach in Jumeirah with the Covid-19 precautions in place. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Residents soak in the sunshine at Kite Beach in Jumeirah, Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Dubai's reopened beaches have proved a hot spot for visitors eager for respite from weeks spent indoors. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Cricket net practice returns in Jebel Ali, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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A cricketer disinfects the stumps. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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A young cricketer bowls a delivery in a net session. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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A woman wearing protective face mask as a preventive measure against the spread of coronavirus boards a bus in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National
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People wearing face masks board a bus in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National
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Safety guidelines are displayed at popular visitor attractions such as Kite Beach in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Safety warnings ensure beach-goers in Dubai remain on guard. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Operators at their desks at Dubai's Covid-19 Command and Control Centre at Mohammed bin Rashid University. AFP
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Operators at their desks at Dubai's Covid-19 Command and Control Centre at Mohammed bin Rashid University. AFP
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Emiratis with their protective masks at Mohammed bin Rashid University in Dubai. AFP
Coronavirus: Dubai to fully reopen shopping malls from Wednesday
The move is part of efforts to reopen the economy and ease restrictions imposed to combat Covid-19
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