It reviewed a number of measures to mitigate the repercussions of "Corona"
Dubai Tourism: stimulus packages and facilities support the continued growth of tourism activities
The procedures included exempting shops from rent for several months.
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The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing in Dubai said that the stimulus packages and facilities support the continuity of the sectors operating in Dubai, mitigate the repercussions of the current circumstances, and enable the process of economic growth, including tourism activities.
Motivational packages
In this context, the department stated that the freeze on the application of ticket fees, issuance of permits, and other government fees on entertainment and business events was extended until December 31, 2020, in addition to extending the freeze on application of retail sector permits until November 30, 2020, and the cancellation of the first payment requirement set at 25% was extended. To accept applications for installment of government fees and fines until December 31, 2020.
She added that the cancellation of delay fines on all government procedures has also been extended, the collection of the value of other fines imposed on applicants for renewal of licenses has been extended, the renewal of licenses is not linked to the payment of fines of any kind, and the exemption from all postponement and cancellation fees for all entertainment and sports activities and activities has been extended, including There are exhibitions and conferences until December 31, 2020. She also drew attention to the extension of the initiative to recover 50% of the municipality fees imposed on sales to hotel and restaurant establishments by 7% on sales for the period from July to December 2020.
Dubai Tourism stated that the hotel sales fee was restored to 7%, and the tourism dirham fee was re-charged, provided that hotel establishments and restaurants would recover 50% of the fee until the end of this year, at a time when the tourism dirham fee was halved until the end of this year.
Renewal of licenses
Dubai Tourism explained that the initiative to cancel all delay fines has been extended to all government services, and to disengage from the renewal of commercial licenses, and the initiative to renew commercial licenses without compulsory renewal of lease contracts, as well as the initiative to cancel the 25% down payment requirement to accept installment fees. The government concerned with licensing and renewing the license on a monthly basis, without a minimum, until the end of the current year.
Official support
The department pointed out that the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment was keen to maintain constant communication with representatives of the retail sector, whether during the pandemic period, or with the reopening of commercial activities, to mitigate its effects, as well as doing business with greater momentum with the gradual return to normal life.
She indicated that there is great support from the official authorities within the economic stimulus packages, and exemption from a number of fees, and a group of businessmen took into account the situation of shop owners, exempting them from rents for several months, as well as initiatives that have contributed to reducing entrepreneurs.
Business group initiatives
The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing in Dubai confirmed that the most prominent business groups specialized in retail and shopping centers in Dubai announced packages of measures aimed at supporting this sector in light of the spread of the "Covid-19" virus around the world and its repercussions on various sectors, explaining that these The measures included: assisting retailers in Dubai, granting free rental periods to retail and hospitality partners, as well as owners of small rented stores, as well as exemption from administrative fees across various services for several months, and district cooling fees were also reduced.
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