DUBAI: The Dubai Government said members of the public who need to leave their houses “for essential purposes” during sterilization operations must obtain a permit.
The announcement by the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management allows members of the general public to register on the website https://dxbpermit.gov.ae/home to seek permits for leaving during the 24-hour restriction set to last two weeks.
Registering and obtaining permission through the portal is “mandatory” for leaving for essential purposes, the statement said.
Supreme Committee of Crisis & Disaster Management in Dubai: The movement permit website is for general members of the public who are allowed to go out for essential needs such as buying food and medicine, medical emergencies and for COVID-19 testing. pic.twitter.com/FepsvrjR3w
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 5, 2020
Employees of vital exempt sectors do not need to apply if leaving for work, it said, adding that they should obtain a letter from their employer stating the purpose of their commute.
The Committee stressed that those violating the restrictions will face stringent legal action.
Dubai police has also called on the public to stay at home and abide by the precautionary measures that were extended in the emirate for two weeks around the clock.
Maj. Gen. Kamel Al-Suwaidi said methods and technologies such as radars and police patrols will be used to determine any trips by individuals during the sterilization hours.
He said individuals who need to pass through Dubai onto other emirates will be allowed to use Emirates Road, formerly known as Dubai Bypass Road. A fine of Dh3,000 will be issued against individuals violating the curfew.
Dubai Police urges the public to stay home and maintain physical distance#StayHome pic.twitter.com/0cdTjD42rE
— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) April 5, 2020
