In Dubai itself, however, bars and outlets that don’t serve food with alcohol have been shut down until further notice. The extension of the month-old travel ban to the capital was announced Thursday as authorities said they are continuing extensive testing around the emirate. Abu Dhabi controls the lion’s share of the country’s oil, while neighboring Dubai’s economy depends heavily on international travel and tourism. Dubai has announced that tourists will be welcomed back in July, but there has been no corresponding announcement from the other six emirates that make up the country. In fact dueling regulations have been issued for those traveling from abroad to Dubai and those traveling to the other emirates.

Source: Washington Post June 25, 2020 04:23 UTC