Dubai to discuss the safe return of fans to sporting events

Monday, 1 June 2020 17:48

Talks will take place to discuss the safe return of fans and spectators to sports-related events across Dubai.

The Dubai Sports Council (DSC), in cooperation with Dubai Police, will be organizing a forum to analyze the precautionary measures and protocols necessary to bring back fans.

According to the DSC, a number of events will be announced in the coming days.

They added that they will ensure that the resumption of competitions is linked to the return of the public.

This comes after sporting events were suspended for weeks following the COVID-19 outbreak.

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