Dubai Sports Council has announced all clubs, sports facilities and events will no longer need to use thermal scanners or conduct temperature checks from January 1.
The announcement was made Thursday after DSC updated its Covid-19 precautionary measures and protocols that also includes academies, training and fitness centres.
Wearing face masks is still mandatory, and the DSC urged that all establishments and organisers comply with all other safety measures, including maintaining a regular cleaning regime, and ensuring the safe distancing rule is respected at all times.
The regulations also require facilities to display public announcements, and awareness signage in highly visible areas. They must also maintain adequate records of their members, including names, telephone numbers and visit dates, to assist if contact tracing becomes necessary.
The authorities have also updated the valet parking protocols, cancelling the requirement for valets to cover the driver’s seats and steering wheel with plastic, which was being done to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
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UAE gears up for New Year's Eve celebrations
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Fireworks display on Burj Khalifa for the New Year 2020 celebration at Dubai Mall in Downtown Dubai in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
Fireworks display on Burj Khalifa. Pawan Singh / The National -
Fireworks display on Burj Khalifa. Pawan Singh / The National -
Fireworks display on Burj Khalifa. Pawan Singh / The National -
Fireworks illuminate the sky around Burj Khalifa. EPA -
Burj Khalifa is prepared for the fireworks of New Year 2020 celebrations. EPA -
People have their photos taken at the Tim Hortons café outside the Dubai Mall. Pawan Singh / The National -
People gather near to Burj Khalifa prior to the fireworks of New Year's eve. EPA -
Sky divers with special lights flies over Burj Khalifa. EPA -
Light decoration around Dubai Mall. Pawan Singh / The National -
Bruno Mars kept it fun and slick at the du Arena in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Flash Entertainment -
NYE Fireworks at Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
NYE Fireworks at Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
NYE Fireworks at Al Maryah Island. Victor Besa / The National -
NYE Fireworks at Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
DJ Aboud Rogeh rocks the house down at the NYE celebrations at Galleria Mall, Al Maryah Island. Victor Besa / The National -
NYE Fireworks at Al Maryah Island. Victor Besa / The National -
Ras Al Khaimah puts on a record-breaking fireworks display on New Year's Eve in Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Ras Al Khaimah puts on a record-breaking fireworks display. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Ras Al Khaimah puts on a record-breaking fireworks display on New Year's Eve. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Ras Al Khaimah puts on a record-breaking fireworks display. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
People at the beach. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Street entertainers at the beach in Ras Al Khaimah. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
People arrive at the beach in Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Burj Khalifa's New Year's eve fireworks taken from Shangri-La Hotel's roof top. Ruel Pableo for The National -
Burj Khalifa's New Year's eve fireworks taken from Shangri-La Hotel's roof top. Ruel Pableo for The National -
Burj Khalifa's New Year's eve fireworks taken from Shangri-La Hotel's roof top. Ruel Pableo for The National -
New Year's fireworks celebrations are seen above the Dubai skyline. AFP -
New Year's fireworks celebrations are seen above the Dubai skyline. AFP -
New Year's fireworks celebrations are seen above the Dubai skyline. AFP
