Dubai: AED 3000 Fine for Not Wearing Mask during New Year Celebrations

Last Updated on December 28, 2021 by livelydubai

On the instructions of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, the Supreme Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, adopted preventive measures and measures for the emirate’s New Year celebrations during the committee’s meeting to review preparations for the New Year celebrations.

The committee urged adherence to the prevention measures in place, which are now well known through ongoing public awareness initiatives. She emphasized that cooperation in properly implementing these procedures is critical to Dubai’s success in the face of the “Corona” pandemic, which necessitates continuing this exemplary cooperation in order to achieve the primary goal of precautionary measures, which is the health and safety of all citizens and residents, as well as visitors to the emirate.

His Highness, Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management, confirmed that Dubai and the UAE as a whole have achieved qualitative success in addressing the pandemic due to a number of factors, the most critical of which are community cooperation, concerted efforts, and integration of action plans, emphasizing that the preventive measures that remain in place today are a result of keenness. Dubai’s government is devoted to promoting and protecting the health of all members of society, including citizens, residents, and visitors.

“We have never stopped monitoring the pandemic and the global situation, and we are continuing to implement all preventive measures recommended by local and global health authorities, “Sheikh Mansour bin Muhammad” said. Everyone’s cooperation in implementing precautionary measures is critical, the most important of which is the masks, whose wearing constitutes a major guarantee that protects the individual, his family, and those around him.

Celebrations of the new year

His Highness The Chairman of the Committee approved the rules to be followed during Dubai’s New Year celebrations, and failure to adhere to them constitutes an explicit breach of the law, as stipulated fines will be imposed on those who break these processes, which include the following:

• Everyone is required to wear masks in all celebration areas, whether closed or open.
• Commitment to taking precautions in enclosed spaces and maintaining social distance.
• A punishment of 3000 dirhams will be imposed on any violator who does not agree to wear a mask.

Regarding the fireworks, which are a vital component of New Year’s celebrations, it was decided to hold them in 29 locations throughout the Emirate of Dubai, allowing everyone to enjoy them without crowding in specific spots and in a safe environment.