Covid UAE: Over 1,500 fined Dh5,000 each for violating gathering rules

Abu Dhabi - These included 47 violations for people hosting the events and 1,641 for those attending the gatherings.

Published: Thu 11 Feb 2021, 9:44 PM

Updated: Fri 12 Feb 2021, 3:43 PM

By
Ismail Sebugwaawo

The Abu Dhabi Police have referred 1,688 gathering violations to the Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Prosecution, according to a statement on Thursday.

These included 47 violations for people hosting the events and 1,641 for those attending the gatherings.

Eleven were also booked for holding wedding parties that violated the precautionary measures.

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The Abu Dhabi Police have intensified monitoring campaigns to catch violators, including those organising gatherings in the desert, as well as celebrations in public areas and at farms.

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The authorities issue a Dh5,000 fine for anyone attending gatherings and Dh10,000 for anyone inviting or organising an event or a gathering.

The National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) on Wednesday said it has recorded more than 30,000 Covid-19 violations across the UAE since the beginning of 2021.

Among the top violations were: Failure to wear masks; failure to adhere to precautionary measures at establishments; failure to adhere to physical distancing in public places; exceeding the permissible number of people in cars; and crowded gatherings.

“All relevant authorities at the state level monitor and track violations,” said Dr Seif Al Dhaheri, spokesperson for NCEMA.

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