Full list of new Covid restrictions, rules, travel bans in Gulf countries Web Report/Dubai (Reuters file) Region tightens rules to prevent spread of coronavirus variants. Gulf countries, including UAE, continue to impose Covid-19 restrictions and tighten rules to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus and its variants. The new measures include setting capacity limits for offices, public places such as malls, eateries and fitness centres as well as restrictions on weddings and gatherings to control Covid cases in the Gulf region. Travel bans have also been re-introduced to prevent entry of new infectious variants in the countries. Also read: