The Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al-Marri, affirmed that all agencies concerned with combating the spread of the Corona virus work as one team under the banner of the Higher Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management with the continuous follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the State and Prime Minister, The Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council.
Al-Marri added, during a press conference organized by the media office in Dubai remotely, that the Dubai police have the capabilities and technologies necessary to implement the extension of the national sterilization program throughout the day and monitor any violations, whether by leaving without obtaining permits, or underestimates who do not appreciate the efforts made by the authorities Competent.
He pointed out that Dubai Police uses advanced technologies that rely on artificial intelligence to monitor violators, as well as communicating with members of the public through the "Police Eye" and "e-Crime" windows through its website and its application on smartphones, noting that a large group of the public adheres to instructions to stay in Homes and social spacing during the restriction period.
He pointed out that «Dubai Police directly targeted the category of workers, through direct awareness programs in their gathering areas in coordination with the Dubai Municipality and the Labor Committee and volunteers, noting the role of charities in providing them with the necessary supplies to confront the virus, such as masks, disinfectants, etc., stressing that workers are part of the components Society and they receive all care and attention, so we made sure to sterilize their accommodation by civil defense teams, Dubai Municipality and the rest of the partners. ”
He pointed out that the Supreme Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management focused on all regions in the emirate, especially the high-density areas such as Naif, to ensure the achievement of social divergence, pointing out that culture varies from one category to another, and the relevant teams take into account that.
Al-Marri explained that the UAE was keen to bring its nationals directly as soon as the crisis spread, and coordination is also ongoing with the Federal Crisis and Emergency Authority and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding citizens of other countries who wish to return to their countries, stressing the provision of all humanitarian, health and social care to all stranded in the state.
Regarding some inquires about the possibility of going out to exercise or walking with their pets, he made it clear that the decision to restrict movement is clear, and includes specific categories that are excluded, and everyone must adhere to the instructions, especially at this stage.