Sports14 August, 20262 min read
Dubai Police Urge Fans To Follow Stadium Safety Rules Ahead Of ADNOC Pro League Season
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Dubai Police calls on fans to follow stadium safety rules this season. New season coincides with the 'Your Commitment is Happiness' safety campaign.
Stadium rules for ADNOC
Dubai Police is urging football fans to enjoy matches responsibly and follow stadium safety rules as the new ADNOC Pro League season gets underway on Friday. Dubai Police launched the latest edition of its annual "Your Commitment is Happiness" campaign to highlight fans’ responsibilities and promote a safe and positive matchday experience.
The campaign asks supporters to follow instructions when entering and leaving stadiums, remain in their designated seating areas, and avoid entering the pitch or restricted areas without permission. Dubai Police also warned that bringing dangerous or prohibited items, including fireworks, and displaying offensive or racist language or gestures are prohibited.
Penalties under UAE law
Dubai Police said violations of stadium rules can result in imprisonment and fines of up to AED 30,000, depending on the offence.
Emirates 24|7 reported that the initiative is tied to Federal Law No. 8 of 2014 concerning the Security of Sports Facilities and Events, with Dubai Police raising awareness of responsibilities under Chapters Four and Five.
The Emirates 24|7 account cited Article 17 of Federal Law No. 8 of 2014, saying spectators must not enter the field of play or restricted areas of a sporting event without authorisation.
Emirates 24|7 further stated that failure to comply can lead to imprisonment for a period of one to three months, a fine ranging from AED 5,000 to AED 30,000, or either penalty.
Officials stress compliance
Lieutenant Nabet Sultan Al Ketbi, the official responsible for the "Your Commitment is Happiness" initiative, said the campaign reflects Dubai Police’s continued commitment to maintaining the highest levels of safety and security at sporting venues.
Alwatannewspaper.ae said Dubai Police General Headquarters emphasized compliance with safety and security procedures and organized crowd movement instructions when entering and exiting stadiums as the ADNOC Pro League season began on Friday.
Alwatannewspaper.ae quoted Lieutenant Nabi Sultan Al Ketbi on Article 17 of Federal Law No. 8 of 2014, including obligations to not enter the field of play or the event’s physical area without a license and to sit in designated seats.
The same source said the law prescribes imprisonment for a period not less than one month and not more than three months, and a fine of not less than AED 5,000 and not more than AED 30,000, or one of these two penalties for violating these obligations.