Sharjah –
The city of Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates, has imposed a ban on celebrations and fireworks displays on New Year’s Eve. This ban is a form of solidarity with the population of the Gaza Strip which has been affected by war for months.
As reported Al-Arabiya, Thursday (28/12/2023), the ban was announced by Sharjah Police in a statement released on Wednesday (27/12), local time. Sharjah is the third most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, after Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Sharjah Police, in a statement, announced the imposition of a ban on celebrations and fireworks displays on New Year’s Eve, saying the move aimed to “express sincere solidarity and humanitarian cooperation with our brothers and sisters in the Gaza Strip.” .
Sharjah Police has appealed to all citizens to cooperate and respect the ban.
Sharjah Police also confirmed that legal action will be taken against violators.
“Sharjah Police urges everyone, both institutions and individuals, to cooperate and comply, stressing that they will take all legal actions against those who violate the instructions,” Sharjah Police underlined in a statement.
“And reaffirms that humanitarian solidarity is a deep-rooted culture and ideology that the Emirate of Sharjah adheres to,” the statement added.
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2023-12-28 09:19:37
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