Dubai halts issuing permits for entertainment activities until further notice - GulfToday

Dubai halts issuing permits for entertainment activities until further notice

  • 21 Jan 2021
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Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

During the last three weeks, Dubai Tourism has issued more than 200 violations of non compliance with guidelines and closed down around 20 establishments.

"To ensure public health and safety, all entertainment permits issued will be on hold effective immediately." tweeted Dubai Media office on Thursday.

Dubai Tourism tweet

 

"Dubai Tourism will continue to evaluate the progress with the health authorities," tweet added.

 

Dubai Economic Department (DED) carries out 140 thousand inspection visits in 2020 and issuing 2,100 fines and warnings and 175 establishments were closed last year for not complying with precautionary measures.

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