DUBAI — Dubai Police have arrested the general manager of a tourism company, its marketing director, and a DJ for organizing a party for more than 100 guests in a closed place in violation of regulations put in place to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Brig. Jamal Salem Al-Jallaf, director of the general department of criminal investigations at Dubai Police, confirmed that they arrested the violators when a video of the crowded party started circulating across social media platforms.

"The organizers, who had not acquired necessary permission from competent authorities, clearly violated social distancing rules and the announced precautionary measures against coronavirus, and put the lives of many at risk," he said.

The director of Dubai CID further noted that the rule states that a fine of 10,000 dirhams is applicable to whoever invites or organizes gatherings, meetings, private and public celebrations or being present in groups at public places or private farms.

Brig. Al-Jallaf stressed that the Dubai Police won’t tolerate violators to the announced precautionary measures against COVID-19.

"These measures have been put in place to protect members of the community and curb the pandemic. We call upon all tourism companies, local businesses and community members to support efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19, and to maintain social distancing and refrain from organizing or attending crowded events that could contribute to spreading the virus," he added. — WAM