With the highly anticipated Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan set to take place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, Dubai’s Events Security Committee (ESC) is urging fans to uphold sportsmanship and follow all safety regulations.
Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Committee and Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations at Dubai Police, said full preparations are in place to ensure the safety and success of Asia Cup 2025 matches.
Specialised police units will be deployed to ensure safety and respond firmly to any disruptions.
Legal Penalties
• Offenders who enter the pitch without authorisation or carry prohibited items such as fireworks face imprisonment of one to three months and fines ranging from AED 5,000 to AED 30,000.
• Those committing acts of violence, throwing objects at spectators or onto the field, or using racist or abusive language during sporting events face both imprisonment and fines ranging between AED 10,000 and AED 30,000.
Key Instructions
• Arrive at least three hours before kick-off
• Enter the stadium only once per ticket
• Respect the list of prohibited items
• Ensure tickets are valid
• Avoid random parking or standing in roadways and public areas
Authorities say the goal is to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all spectators and to uphold the UAE’s reputation for hosting world-class sporting events.
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ന്യൂയോർക്കിൽ നടന്ന 81-ാമത് ഐക്യരാഷ്ട്രസഭ പൊതുസഭയുടെ (UNGA) സമ്മേളനത്തോടനുബന്ധിച്ച് യുഎസ് പ്രസിഡന്റ് ഡൊണാൾഡ് ട്രംപ് വിളിച്ചുചേർത്ത യോഗത്തിൽ യുഎഇ ഉപപ്രധാനമന്ത്രിയും വിദേശകാര്യ മന്ത്രിയുമായ ഷെയ്ഖ് അബ്ദുല്ല ബിൻ സായിദ് അൽ നഹ്യാൻ പങ്കെടുത്തു.
ഷെയ്ഖ് അഹമ്മദ് ബിൻ റാഷിദ് അൽ മക്തൂമിന്റെ വിയോഗത്തിൽ, യുഎഇ വൈസ് പ്രസിഡന്റും പ്രധാനമന്ത്രിയും ദുബായ് ഭരണാധികാരിയുമായ ഷെയ്ഖ് മുഹമ്മദ് ബിൻ റാഷിദ് അൽ മക്തൂമിന് യുഎഇ പ്രസിഡന്റ് ഷെയ്ഖ് മുഹമ്മദ് ബിൻ സായിദ് അൽ നഹ്യാനും മറ്റ് ഭരണാധികാരികളും അനുശോചനം അറിയിച്ചു.