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    Coronavirus: Dubai move permit – who can go out and how you can apply

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    Coronavirus: Dubai move permit – who can go out and how you can apply

    Dubai has extended its disinfection drive for COVID-19, here’s who can go outside


    Published:  April 07, 2020 14:23 Last updated:  April 21, 2020 13:38 Huda Tabrez, Senior News Editor

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    How can you apply for a move permit in Dubai? And are you eligible? Find out. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    To get a move permit you need to fulfill certain criteria. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Dubai residents stepping out for any essential reason like purchasing groceries or medicines or visiting a doctor needs to apply for a move permit. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    You can apply for the permit online on www.dxbpermit.gov.ae Image Credit: Gulf News
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    You can only select from three options as reasons for travel - medical appointment, grocery and medical supplies or emergency. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Try to shop in bulk for two to three days to avoid stepping out every day. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Only one member from a household should go for the purpose. You should also need to keep receipts, if you are asked to provide any proof by police officers patrolling the roads or at a later date in case the radar catches you. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Remember to wear gloves and masks and maintain social distancing. To know more about social distancing, read here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1584456071531 Image Credit: Gulf News
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    IMPORTANT - If you do step out for an essential trip, make sure you have a screenshot of the permit on your phone, to avoid legal action, according to Dubai Police. Image Credit: Twitter/Dubai Media Office
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    Workers in vital sectors need to obtain a work letter. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    It should state details of your movement. You also need to carry your Emirates ID and work permit. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    These are the vital sectors that are exempted from the restrictions. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Construction companies working on major projects are exempted from the restrictions. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    They need to get the necessary permits from Dubai Municipality and the Permanent Committee for Labour Affairs. You can read more about it here: https://gulfnews.com/1.70833965 Image Credit:
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    Companies doing additional work for these projects need to get a letter from the exempted company and contact Dubai Police on 901. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Inter-emirate travel has been allowed. You can read more about it here: https://gulfnews.com/1.70820028 Image Credit: Gulf News
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