NEWS | Service industry staff in Abu Dhabi must have fortnightly COVID-19 tests

From January 10, 2021, employees working in the sectors outlined above will be required to get tested for COVID-19 every two weeks. Employers are required to cover the costs of testing.

The directions are “in line with the COVID-19 preventive measures in Abu Dhabi and aim to create a safe and healthy environment while limiting the effects of the pandemic”.

All individuals who have been vaccinated are exempt from testing.