Failure to wear face masks while celebrating New Year’s Eve in Dubai may cost violators AED 3,000.
The Emirate’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management on Tuesday approved the preventive measures and guidelines for celebrations.
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“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.
People 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. (AW)
