Cinemas Reopen in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Parts of UAE

More cinemas reopen in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and parts of UAE after the three month COVID-19 closure.

 

Saudi Arabia lifted its national curfew on June 21, 2020 and resumed commercial activities, which included the reopening of cinemas across the country. However, in line with government restrictions, social distancing remains in place and wearing of masks is mandatory.

VOX and Muvi Cinemas have opened its door to patrons who have dearly missed one of their favourite pastimes since the lockdown was imposed. The two cinema exhibitors also posted videos on their social media channels highlighting the safety and precautionary measures they have taken to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for cinemagoers:

 

 

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Egypt significantly eased regulations against the spread of the coronavirus, cancelling the overnight lockdown on June 23, 2020, with cinemas among the list of venues allowed to reopen. VOX Cinemas Egypt opened its doors to the public on June 27, 2020, with all necessary health and safety measures in place – in line with government guidelines.

 

 

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Following the reopening of cinemas in Dubai and Ajman, and as part of the reopening of economic and tourism activities, cinemas in in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah also reopened at 50 per cent capacity on June 24, 2020. Individuals entering cinemas are still required to have their temperature checked at the entrance, wear face masks and observe physical distancing of two metres.

Cinemas in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt will screen previously released blockbusters from 2019 and early 2020, until new blockbusters start releasing from July 2020.

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Sources: Gulf Business and The National

Cinemas Reopen in Dubai and Ajman – UAE

Dubai resumed the gradual reopening of business activities on Wednesday 27th May 2020 from 6am to 11pm in the city’s latest move to ease Covid-19 restrictions – which also included the reopening of cinemas across the emirate.

The emirate of Ajman followed suit with the opening of cinemas on Saturday 30th May 2020.

Currently, in line with government restrictions, individuals are still required to observe precautionary measures including wearing face masks and observing physical distancing of two metres, and individuals above the age of 60 and children under 13 years will not be allowed to enter cinemas.

 

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Cinema Protocols - Reopening Cinemas in Dubai

 

VOX and Reel posted videos on their social media channels highlighting the safety and precautionary measures they have taken to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for moviegoers:

 

 

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Movies screening across cinemas in Dubai and Ajman include: Bloodshot, The Gentlemen, Bad Boys for Life, The Invisible Man, Baaghi 3 (Hindi), 1917, Birds of Prey, The Way Back, Midway, The Call of the Wild, Thief of Baghdad (Arabic), Sonic the Hedgehog, Jojo Rabbit and many other previously released blockbusters from 2019 and early 2020.

 

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Sources: Arabian Business, Khaleej Times and Dubai Economy – Government of Dubai