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Dubai - The Dubai Municipality on April 14, had also issued a circular restricting the movement of workers to other emirates.

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Published: Sun 26 Apr 2020, 8:00 PM

Last updated: Sun 26 Apr 2020, 10:47 PM

Traffic patrols from Dubai Police are stationed at the Sheikh Zayed Road, in order to prevent the entry and exit of contracting company workers from Abu Dhabi to Dubai and the other way round too.

This particular move aims to restrict the movement of people within the emirate of Dubai and prevent the entry of workers not residing in the emirate.
The Dubai Municipality on April 14, issued a circular restricting the movement of workers to other emirates.
"In compliance with Dubai Municipality's ongoing goal towards the public health and safety of all sectors of the community, especially in the current climate that requires the social cooperation and adherence to the preemptive medical guidelines issued from the official public health authorities, measures must be taken," the municipality said.
"The transport of labor workers to areas outside of Dubai will be prohibited, as movement will be restricted to the boundaries of the emirate, the purpose of which is to restrict the outside entry of workers not residing in Dubai, and to be implemented to date," the circular added.
 
 



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