The Supreme Committee has also warned that authorities will shut down any establishments found in breach of the precautionary measures
The pilgrimage will be restricted to 60,000 Saudi residents and citizens this year
A total of 274 violations were recorded and 47 facilities closed, marking a compliance rate of 89 per cent
The new measures are effective from February 2 until the end of the month
Several firework shows and other events have been organised in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to ring in 2021
Family gatherings and events organised in tents and homes are allowed to accommodate a maximum of 30 people
The country also announced two deaths due to Covid-19 complications, bringing the total death toll to 510
The world’s largest fountain made its debut on October 22
Event halls can accommodate a maximum of 200 people while the duration cannot exceed four hours
The number of pilgrims allowed to perform Umrah has increased to 15,000 per day
The sultanate has warned of strict action against violators
The service centre in Dubai’s Al Twar area was shut down after its opening ceremony was found to be “overcrowded”
Hotels will also have to suspend the provision of food and beverage services after 3am
The woman posted videos from the parties on Snapchat, which showed no social distancing, police said
Only about 1,000 pilgrims – all from inside Saudi Arabia – have been permitted to perform Hajj this year
The capacity limit has been set at 30 per cent