Abu Dhabi: The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City has called upon all owners and managers of Ramadan tents across the capital to apply for permits before setting up the tent.
In a statement sent by the municipality yesterday, officials explained that permits for the tents, which were issued after all licensing formalities were fulfilled, ensured the safety and security of the structures for visitors.
"Those wishing to set up Ramadan tents must apply for temporary permits, along with all supporting documents, after which a field inspection visit will be made to the specified site. This visit will check on issues to ensure basic convenience and security," said Fadil Al Mazroui, director of municipal services at the municipality.
"For instance, the tent must not be set up on, or cause damage to, public utility lines, pavements or streets. In addition, the structures cannot block streets and entry or exits to buildings and car parks. They must also not lead to congestion as a result of their location, or be located on the private property of someone else," the official explained.
Al Fadil also said permits would be issued as soon as all the basic safety standards had been ensured.
The statement said the Ramadan tents must also be duly removed at the end of the Eid Al Fitr holiday.
City lights up for month of fasting
Thousands of lights have been used to decorate the capital ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City announced in a statement yesterday.
The lights have been used to decorate prominent streets, public parks and squares with Islamic figures and geometric designs, including the Corniche, from Mina Zayed junction to the breakwater, as well as from the Livestock Market traffic lights to the Al Mina intersection with Corniche.
In addition, all bridges in the city have also been lit up in keeping with the tranquillity of the holy month, the municipality statement said.
According to the records, more than 1,200 lights and 850 assorted geometric designs have been installed, while trees have been illuminated with crescent and star-shaped designs and lanterns.
