The Ministry of Interior releases guidelines ahead of the Union Day
Say goodbye to the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Grand Prix and hello to the UAE National Day celebrations, as the UAE gears up for Union Day with a long weekend planned for both the private and public sectors.
And while a whole load of fun is promised for all, it could end in tears for those, especially motorists, who break any of the rules and guidelines issued by The Ministry of Interior (MOI).
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Announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, the guidelines and rules are mainly aimed at motorists, including not letting passengers sit on vehicle windows or sunroof and not raising the flag of any other country other than the UAE.
الداخلية تحدد الإرشادات الواجب إتباعها خلال احتفالات الدولة بعيد الاتحاد وضوابط تزيين المركبات
MOI sets guidelines for National Day celebrations#عيد_الاتحاد52#UnionDay52 pic.twitter.com/jSJdBdD4Wo— وزارة الداخلية (@moiuae) November 25, 2023
In its tweet, the MOI said that anyone who breaks the rules and guidelines will be fined and have their vehicle impounded and it urged all residents to celebrate UAE National Day responsibly.
What are the rules and guidelines?
The rules and guidelines for celebrating the UAE National Day are mainly aimed at motorists, with an emphasis on all UAE residents to behave and celebrate responsibly.
Do not block the vehicle’s number plates or obstruct the view of the driver with the decorations
Do not change the original colour of the car, nor modify the engine
Do not cover the windows and windshields with stickers or sunshades
Do not participate in “marches and random gatherings”
Do not spray confetti or paint at people
Do not write “phrases or place inappropriate stickers on the vehicle”
Do not carry more than the permitted number of passengers
Do not let passengers sit on the vehicle’s windows or sunroof
Do not block or disrupt traffic
Do not drive recklessly driving on internal and external roads
Do not raise the flag of any other country other than the UAE
What is Union Day?
The UAE is celebrating 52 years since it formed in 1971, with each year marked by celebrations including fabulous firework displays across the country
Decked out in red, green and white, the colours of the UAE flag, the country, residents and locals alike, come together to celebrate this immense union.
The occasion is marked by paid holidays for the public and private sectors and the authorities usually put on a show, which has yet to be announced.
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