Abu Dhabi Police have published rules for next week's UAE 49th National Day celebrations, taking into account the COVID-19 precautionary measures as well as road safety.
A statement on social media says all parades and gatherings are strictly prohibited on December 2.
Everyone has to abide by road safety rules and regulations at all times as well as follow police officers' instructions.
A maximum of three people are permitted per vehicle and everyone must wear masks.
Passengers and drivers should remain in their vehicles with their seatbelts fastened. They must avoid sitting or standing on rooftops and hanging out of car windows.
Accessories such as flags are not allowed to cover the windscreen or licence plates.
Motorists should not obstruct traffic, park in unauthorised areas, drive in a reckless manner or perform stunts.
In addition, foam or string canned spray use in vehicles or on passers-by is prohibited.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the tenth session of the Arab-Chinese Cooperation Forum in Beijing on Thursday, stressing the need for Arab-Chinese cooperation, alongside international efforts, to achieve an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
The UAE has called on the United Nations to act on an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during a meeting with the UN Security Council, where His Excellency Mohamed Abushahab, the UAE’s Permanent Representative to the UN said taking action has been "very late".
UAE leaders have paid their respects following the death of prominent Emirati Saeed bin Ahmed Al Otaiba, who served as President of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 1971 and held various government roles during his life.
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