Mandatory regular Covid-19 testing for all tourism sector employees in Abu Dhabi

Mandatory regular Covid-19 testing for all tourism sector employees in Abu Dhabi

Regular Covid-19 testing has now been made mandatory for all tourism sector staff in Abu Dhabi, the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) said on Monday.

"The regular testing of staff provides another layer of safety for the community, helping to uplift the confidence of consumers and further activate the tourism sector in the capital,“ said Ali Hassan Al Shaiba, executive director of Tourism and Marketing at DCT Abu Dhabi.

"We are working closely with all relevant authorities to ensure the successful implementation and ongoing management of this initiative. This, along with our Go Safe certification programme and the outstanding work being done by our government, will pave the way for a safe haven in the midst of this global pandemic.“

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi has mandated regular COVID-19 testing for all tourism sector staff #InAbuDhabi. In line with the Go Safe Certification Programme, and following the recent launch of the #RediscoverAbuDhabi campaign pic.twitter.com/m7MvrKkEJO

“” Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (@dctabudhabi) July 27, 2020

The Go Safe Certification Programme launched last month by DCT Abu Dhabi is designed to implement necessary safety precautions at tourist sites across the emirate.

Abu Dhabi's Go Safe