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Dubai greenlights concerts, sporting events

Authorities in the UAE's largest city removed several virus-related restrictions on gatherings on Monday following vaccine progress.

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This picture taken on May 15, 2021, shows a view of Bluewaters Island and the Ain Dubai (Dubai Eye) ferris wheel in the Gulf emirate. — GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images

Dubai removed several coronavirus-related restrictions today.

Live entertainment events such as concerts, sports and gala dinners can now be held at restaurants, malls and other locations. Attendees and performers must be vaccinated against COVID-19, wear masks and abide by social distancing measures, Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management said in a press release on Monday.

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