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The Ministry of Health and Prevention has approved green pass procedures. Courtesy Abu Dhabi Media Office
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An Al Hosn green pass awareness sign in place at Al Wahda Mall, Abu Dhabi, ahead of new Covid-19 restrictions starting on Tuesday, June 15. Unless stated, all pictures by Victor Besa / The National
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The new system in Abu Dhabi will require everyone to be screened via their Al Hosn app to enter most public places.
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The green pass system will be used everywhere from public parks and beaches to malls, hotels and large supermarkets.
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Gyms, swimming pools, entertainment centres, restaurants and cafes will also require proof for entry. To obtain a green pass, people must be vaccinated and/or tested for Covid-19.
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Proof of green status must be shown on the Al Hosn app. Its duration will depend on whether a person has been vaccinated and for how long.
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Malls and tourist attractions across the city confirmed the rule will be in place from Tuesday, June 15.
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Entry will be refused to everyone except those who can prove their status.
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It is expected that security guards may manually check visitors’ Al Hosn status in many venues initially, but over time scanners could used to manage entry via the QR code on the app.
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The Ministry of Health and Prevention has approved green pass procedures. Courtesy Abu Dhabi Media Office
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An Al Hosn green pass awareness sign in place at Al Wahda Mall, Abu Dhabi, ahead of new Covid-19 restrictions starting on Tuesday, June 15. Unless stated, all pictures by Victor Besa / The National
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The new system in Abu Dhabi will require everyone to be screened via their Al Hosn app to enter most public places.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/2H45V7RUD2OWKJSJQMAQ7XQQ5Y.jpg?smart=true&auth=dcd2442bb2d351e2b1fc33903ca491ff521cd9233841a08a8426f409e154a330&width=400&height=225)
The green pass system will be used everywhere from public parks and beaches to malls, hotels and large supermarkets.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HVDQCKNRHUQ7X7TFGJ56TTQY3M.jpg?smart=true&auth=e393b8bfc3378c6c99dcff6d83cba05484e99386b8b3f08bb9b9fe3dfa3e9f2c&width=400&height=225)
Gyms, swimming pools, entertainment centres, restaurants and cafes will also require proof for entry. To obtain a green pass, people must be vaccinated and/or tested for Covid-19.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/M6YKZKAPMXGGYGSN2GJXKNNK4Y.jpg?smart=true&auth=6ca4d3b9027aabe716b2fc1147a9c1837f69c3b90d55463f0f503a1019b04cdc&width=400&height=225)
Proof of green status must be shown on the Al Hosn app. Its duration will depend on whether a person has been vaccinated and for how long.
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Malls and tourist attractions across the city confirmed the rule will be in place from Tuesday, June 15.
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Entry will be refused to everyone except those who can prove their status.
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It is expected that security guards may manually check visitors’ Al Hosn status in many venues initially, but over time scanners could used to manage entry via the QR code on the app.
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The Ministry of Health and Prevention has approved green pass procedures. Courtesy Abu Dhabi Media Office
Abu Dhabi's Covid-19 green-status checks on Al Hosn app begin
Attractions, malls, supermarkets and gyms will refuse people entry if they cannot show green status
Haneen Dajani
15 June, 2021
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