The UAE government has announced new safety guidelines and issued reminders of existing rules ahead of end-of-year celebrations.
In the coming weeks National Day, Christmas and New Year’s Eve will be celebrated the UAE.
In order to ensure public safety a series of guidelines have been shared for all residents and citizens to adhere to.
With #UAE National Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve celebrations approaching, we stress the importance of adhering to precautionary and preventive health and safety measures during all activities to tackle #Covid19.#CommitToWin
— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) November 17, 2020
The National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Authority (NCEMA) announced that a number of preventative and precautionary measures are essential to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Concerts are permitted but must receive approval from the relevant authorities and implement strict safety measures.
Workplace celebrations are “cancelled and restricted to the hanging of decorations, flags and banners only, while gatherings to watch shows such as fireworks are not permitted”.
The rules also recommend holding remote digital celebrations only and encourage reservations in advance for approved events lasting no more than three to four hours.
All celebrations being held must adhere to maintaining “public health, physical distancing, regulations and policies, digital technology, sterilization and cleaning”.
All residents and citizens attending events are reminded to wear masks at all times, allow temperature checks, wash and sanitise their hands and follow all safety guidelines.
A physical distance of at least 2 metres is also necessary in public spaces.
Private parties and gatherings are not permitted during the celebrations and the NCEMA “stress the need for everyone to follow existing safety measures, not to hold gatherings or marches, prohibit the circulation, distribution/exchange of celebratory gifts and food”.
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