Combating Covid-19: Marriage, divorce suspended in Dubai

Dubai - Dubai’s justice department said on Wednesday that the decision was among the measures to prevent the spread of the pandemic in the emirate.

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By AFP

Published: Wed 8 Apr 2020, 2:55 AM

Last updated: Wed 8 Apr 2020, 10:34 PM

Marriages and divorces in Dubai have been suspended until further notice to avoid gatherings that could spread the Covid-19 coronavirus.

Dubai’s justice department said on Wednesday that the decision was among the measures to prevent the spread of the pandemic in the emirate.

Justice Khaled Al Hawsni of the family court also said on the department's website that couples who have already completed marriage formalities must not organise wedding parties “even among their immediate circles”.

The UAE has recorded 2,659 cases of the coronavirus as on Wednesday, as well as 12 deaths.

AFP

Published: Wed 8 Apr 2020, 2:55 AM

Last updated: Wed 8 Apr 2020, 10:34 PM

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