Gold Souk remains an iconic safe destination in Dubai

  • Date: 08-Apr-2022
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Tourism
  • Country:Middle East
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Gold Souk remains an iconic safe destination in Dubai

Dubai-UAE: Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG) along with the Trade fraternity and residents of the Gold Souk neighbourhood came together to extend their sincere gratitude to the entire Dubai Police force for their efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 and further reopening of the iconic landmark.

Mr. Tawhid Abdullah, Chairman of DJG and Ms. Laila Suhail, Board Member & Chairperson Marketing DJG, along with other group members from DJG handed over the memento of appreciation to His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, the Commander-in-chief of Dubai Police at a ceremony held in the heart of Gold Souk.

During the first wave of the pandemic, Gold Souq turned into one of the most infected areas in Dubai due to the vast population and close proximity of stores and residential buildings. To ensure the safety of the public, he National Crisis Committee & Disaster Management imposed a lockdown to restrict the movement of people based on a charted plan of action which was handled in support of Dubai Police. The team went above and beyond by delivering food packs and patrolling the area 24X7. They actively participated in the safe re-opening process of the Gold Souk, and till then are known for