In light of the recent decisions taken by The Supreme Committee for Crisis Management regarding the gradual lift of COVID-19 restrictions, Mall of Qatar welcomed visitors and staff to its facilities as it re-opened more than 100 stores in the first phase. The management of the Mall assures the public that all the necessary measures have been taken based on the Health and Safety Laws and the relevant instructions from the Government.
The safety of its staff, tenants, and shoppers are of utmost importance for the Mall of Qatar. So in addition to the appropriate measures, extra procedures have been implemented to ensure a smooth and comfortable return to its premises.
Emile Sarkis, General Manager, Mall of Qatar, said: “We are pleased to resume operations and happy to welcome visitors again to our Mall to offer them a safe and convenient shopping experience. Mall of Qatar is taking all the necessary precautions that guarantee the safety and health of our staff and shoppers alike. We have implemented measures, including sanitization, and encouraging customers touchless smart payment, which will ensure the safest possible shopping and lifestyle experience to all. In collaboration with our tenants, we always endeavor to provide the best solutions that cater to our customers’ needs. Together with the tenants, we are keen to offer our customers a healthy and safe place to shop and have a peaceful journey while shopping”.
Mall of Qatar is conducting regular comprehensive deep cleaning and sanitizing for the whole Mall to maintain stringent hygiene at all times. In Phase I starting June 15, more than 100 stores opened their doors in different categories including: fashion, perfume, cosmetics, watches, accessories, electronics, and others.
With its slogan “Welcome Back, We Missed You”, Mall of Qatar has already started an awareness campaign on its social media platforms that educates shoppers on the best way to follow safe shopping. 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.
In addition, Mall of Qatar is taking all the necessary precautions that secure the safety and health of staff, tenants, and shoppers alike. All visitors entering the Mall should show the green code on Ehteraz app on their mobiles, wear masks, and always maintain social distancing. The Mall also did a comprehensive meticulous cleaning and sanitization to the exterior and interior areas. Thermal cameras have been installed at the entrances to secure that all visitors are in good health and don’t show any symptoms.
Throughout the mall corridor and hallways, hand sanitation stations are also installed. The Mall of Qatar urges all visitors to follow the instructions at the entrances and assures the public that the safety and health of visitors, employees, and tenants remain their top priority.
The re-opened stores took the necessary mesaures to secure the 30% capacity and monitor the number of visitors inside the shops at all times.
The first phase of lifting restrictions started today on June 15, will be followed by the second phase from July 1, third phase from August 1 and fourth phase from September 1.