Video: Tour operator in Dubai fined AED 50,000

Friday, 12 February 2021 13:30

A tour operator has been fined AED 50,000 for organising outdoor gatherings without adhering to the COVID-19 guidelines.

The raid was conducted by Dubai Police in coordination with Dubai Tourism.

Earlier this week, the organiser of a crowded yacht party was fined AED 50,000 during a similar raid.

.@DubaiPoliceHQ, in cooperation with @dubaitourism, fines a tour operator AED 50,000 after being found organising an outdoor gathering without adhering to precautionary measures. pic.twitter.com/0XaPt4rGl7
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) February 12, 2021

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