As Qatar begins to enter the Phase 2 of the gradual lifting of COVID-19 restrictions following the guidelines of the Supreme Committee for Crisis Management, the Mall of Qatar is welcoming visitors and shoppers at all stores while fully adhering to the precautionary measures and ensuring safe distancing protocol.

In the second phase of the gradual lifting of restrictions, all the retail stores in the Mall of Qatar will operate apart from the recreational facilities, cinemas and children play areas.

Restaurants and cafes will continue to provide takeaway and delivery services only.

Hypermarkets and pharmacies along with other retail shops will operate from 9:00 AM-10:00 PM from Sunday to Wednesday.

On Thursday, Hypermarket and pharmacies along with other retail shops will operate from 9:00 AM- 11:00 PM.

Only the hypermarket, pharmacies, and essential services will continue to work throughout the weekends.

To ensure the safety and health of staff and tenants at the Mall, the Ministry of Public Health conducted 300 COVID-19 tests for all the staff and employees, to secure safe shopping experience for customers at all times. 

Mall of Qatar has also installed 80 handrail UV Sanitizers to regularly sanitize the handrails of the escalators and protect customers while moving in the Mall.

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All children under the age of 12 will not be permitted to enter the shopping mall. 

Instructions are installed at the entrances and throughout the Mall to remind the public about the distances that must be observed and to sanitize their hands regularly.

Thermal cameras have been installed at the entrances to secure that all visitors are in good health and don’t show any symptoms.

All visitors entering the Mall should show the green code on the Ehteraz app on their mobiles, wear masks, and always maintain social distancing.

Customers can also collect face masks and gloves from the customer services desks if required.

With its slogan “Welcome Back, We Missed You”, Mall of Qatar continues its awareness campaign on social media platforms that educates shoppers on the best way to follow safe shopping.

Emile Sarkis, General Manager of Mall of Qatar, said: “With the start of phase 2 of the gradual lifting of restrictions, we are delighted to welcome our shoppers back to all stores offering unique products and services. Mall of Qatar's first phase witnessed great success as we were able to meet our customer needs while carrying out strict precautionary measures to ensure their safety.  Those measures will continue during the second phase as well, ensuring our visitors a safe shopping experience while indulging and enjoying our unparalleled selection of shopping options.”

Emile Sarkis also thanked all ministries and authorities in Qatar, for their dedication and effort to overcome the current challenges.

Here's everything you need to know about the virus, including ways to protect yourself. 

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