KHALEEJ TIMES, Wednesday, Dec 29, 2021 | Jumada Al-Uola 23, 1443
Dh3,000 fine: Dubai announces Covid rules for New Year's Eve celebrations
Emirates:
Wearing face masks is mandatory for
everyone taking part in any New Year’s Eve celebration in Dubai, be it indoors
or outdoors, the authorities reiterated on Tuesday. Failure to do so is a
violation punishable by a Dh3,000 fine.
The Emirate’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and
Disaster Management on Tuesday held a meeting and reviewed the city’s
preparations for the festivities. It approved the preventive measures and
guidelines for celebrations.
“Every member of the community should stringently
observe the preventive guidelines in place, including wearing face masks and
observing social distancing, to protect their families and others,” said Sheikh
Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, chairperson of Dubai’s Supreme
Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management.
Stringent safety protocols continue to be enforced
as part of the government’s efforts to keep the public safe, he added.
This New Year’s Eve, the public’s compliance with
the rules is key to maintaining Dubai’s success in combatting the pandemic.
“Dubai has continuously monitored local and global
developments to take the decisive action necessary to protect the community and
implement precautionary measures outlined by local and international health
authorities,” Sheikh Mansoor said.
The concerted efforts of frontline authorities and
the integrated plan to curb the pandemic — combined with the cooperation of the
public — has enabled Dubai to curb the spread of the virus, he added.
The public can watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks
from 29 locations across Dubai, giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy the
celebrations in a safe, secure and socially distanced environment.