Returning UAE residents will be fined Dh50,000 if they violate the mandatory quarantine rules of the country. According to the National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA), expatriate residents returning to the UAE must comply with the country's mandatory quarantine guidelines or else they can be fined for up to Dh50,000.

As per the updated Resolution No. (38) of 2020 on enforcement of penalties for violations following the Cabinet Resolution No. (17) of 2020 to contain the spread of Covid-19, Dh50,000 fine will be imposed for non-compliance with home quarantine instructions as per the home quarantine manuals, and quarantine at private facilities determined by competent authorities. This also goes for those refusing to take the test again as per health protocols or implementing these measures.

Among the important measures for returning UAE residents, the NCEMA and Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship stated that all residents returning to the UAE must complete a Covid-19 pre-examination at an accredited laboratory. Currently, accredited laboratories are located in 106 cities across 17 countries worldwide.

The authority stated that the UAE government is testing all airline passengers on arrival and all arrivals must complete a 14-day quarantine, regardless of test result. For those flying in from low-risk countries, the duration of home quarantine may vary from seven days to 14 days.

The authority said that passengers will be directed to either self-quarantine at home or sent to a quarantine facility, at their own expense. However, in certain circumstances, the companies by which the returning individuals are employed shall bear all costs related to the medical examination and quarantine.

Also, the authority stated that residents returning to the UAE will also be required to download Al Hosn app (that can be downloaded on Android and IOS devices) free of cost, which will allow authorities to monitor their health whilst in quarantine and maintain the safety of society.

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