RIYADH — Arabian Centres Company (ACC), the largest contemporary lifestyle destination network in the Kingdom, has announced it will reopen 20 shopping centers in 10 cities from Wednesday (April 29) to May 13 in line with recently announced government guidelines. Makkah Mall will stay closed while the city remains under 24-hour curfew.

The company is now engaged in a deep clean sterilization program of its network ahead of the reopening and visitors to the centers will be required to wear a mask and gloves as will all staff to ensure the health and safety of visitors and employees.

Arabian Centres is looking forward to opening its doors once again daily from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. to welcome Ramadan shoppers. To protect public safety all cinemas, entertainment facilities, hair dressers and beauty salons, will remain closed in line with government directives to ensure public safety. Cafes and restaurants will only provide delivery services from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. daily through mobile apps.

ACC staff will take the temperature of all visitors, including store staff and delivery workers with a requirement to keep to proper social distancing measures.

Olivier Nougarou, CEO of Arabian Centres Company, said: “Arabian Centres thanks the authorities and the Ministry of Health for its excellent and decisive actions that have led to these favorable conditions, and one of the safest situations globally, that has enabled us to resume business ahead of most countries.

“We will ensure the highest standards of health and safety are in place as we continued to make sure the welfare of our customers and staff remains our priority and we look forward to welcoming back our customers and serving our local communities.

“As we prepare to welcome our customers back to our shopping centers on Wednesday we do ask that they take note of the health and safety precautions in place to wear a mask and gloves and keep to appropriate social distancing while shopping.” — SG