High taxes, rising prices and rents, and fewer opportunities in those countries are prompting many to return to the Emirates, say experts
It takes a moment for the experience of a socially-distanced congregational prayer to sink in. Every second row was left empty. The mosque I go to has 11 rows and only five of them had worshippers. Each row, which could fit in at least 20, had just five. A 100-person capacity mosque was 'full' with just 25.
There were no handshakes or worshippers stopping outside the mosques for chitchat. No one needed to be reminded to follow the rules; none of them took off their masks or gloves; they didn't stay at the mosque a minute longer than was required; and they consciously maintained social distancing.
To be honest, the whole experience felt safe, almost normal. Maybe this was the new normal for prayers.
sahim@khaleejtimes.com
High taxes, rising prices and rents, and fewer opportunities in those countries are prompting many to return to the Emirates, say experts
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