RAK outlines guidelines ahead of entertainment halls reopening
RAS AL KHAIMAH
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Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAKDED) has outlined a set of requirements in line with the Covid-19 precautionary measures ahead of reopening of the entertainment halls across the emirate from June 24.
The new procedures aim to ensure public health and safety in the emirate, as well as business continuity, which serves to maintain Ras Al Khaimah’s sustainable development.
According to RAKDED, all the entertainment halls as well as children’s soft play areas have been permitted to resume their economic activities as per conditions and procedures outlined in the circular.
The circular cautioned that facilities are allowed to be occupied at 50% of their capacity, taking social distancing measures into consideration, especially at payment areas.
It pointed out that group games must not exceed a total of 5 players per game. Also customers have been urged to pre-book their sessions and buy tickets online to avoid physical contact.
As per the circular, no events such as birthday parties or celebrations will be allowed at these facilities. Also the seating and waiting areas would remain closed.
Also it has urged entertainment halls authorities to test their workers for COVID-19; facilities will not be permitted to re-open unless they meet this prerequisite and obtain test results of all employees from the relevant authorities, it added.
RAKDED pointed out that all facilities must take the temperature of employees and customers at the entrance, barring any individual showing symptoms of the disease or having a fever exceeding 38 degrees Celsius from entering the premises.
Employees must wear protective masks and gloves at all times, while sanitisation stations should be set up around the hall, as well as at entrances and exits, it stated.
Payment areas and self-service ticketing devices must be disinfected every hour, while the entire facility needs to be fully sanitised every day. Customers are required to wear protective masks at all times and violators are prohibited from entering the facility, said the circular.
The circular called for observing strict social distancing rules, placing floor stickers throughout all visible areas inside the hall to encourage people to remain two meters apart.
Similar signs must also be placed in front of payment areas, while customers are required to stand in one single line, with barriers necessary to control the queue, it stated.
RAKDED said entertainment halls must communicate with the public through digital channels and the media to inform them of these precautionary guidelines.
Ads about avoiding crowding should be displayed in clear sight of the public, particularly at entrances and exits, it added.-TradeArabia News Service
