Kuwait Times, Thursday October 22, 2020 / 5 , Rabi' al-awwal , 1442
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Kuwait:
Souq Mubarakiya is open to all now without restrictions and no
appointments are needed to shop or visit. Restrictions were imposed when the
market reopened in July and stayed in place until early September. “The market
is now open to all, but we practice social distancing and check the temperature
of shoppers at all the entry points of the market,” said an Indian security
guard.
All entrances of Souq Mubarakiya are now open. “I came just to check if
Mubarakiya is open to customers; the last time I came was a month ago, and they
still required shoppers to have appointments,” said a Filipino shopper who came
from Salmiya.
The coronavirus outbreak led to the total closure of Souq Mubarakiya on April 4.
The market reopened on May 31, but other souqs and malls were only allowed to
reopen on June 30. Souq Mubarakiya is a popular shopping destination for
citizens and expats alike, with its traditional shops, eateries, cafes and
teahouses.