Dubai Economy Circular : Clarification of work arrangement for Commercial Establishments (specifically suppliers of building materials & A/Cs to construction and contracting sectors)

The Department of Economic Development has released a circular today ( 6th April 2020) clarifying the work arrangement for commercial establishments and specifically suppliers of building materials & A/Cs to construction and contracting sectors during the extended National Disinfection Programme.

Special Clarification - Suppliers of building material & A/C to construction and contracting sector

The suppliers of building materials & A/Cs to construction and contracting sectors, are considered as an activity under the Supply Chain sector which is exempted from obtaining the move permits.

However, they shall operate with the following conditions:

• Shall not be receiving customers

• The maximum employee count must be 30% of capacity

• Necessary precautionary measures must be taken with due regard to the guidelines on sanitisation and social distancing.