RAS AL KHAIMAH- The Department of Economic Development in Ras Al Khaimah has temporary banned circulation of paper marketing materials from all businesses with immediate effective until further notice.

The decision is part of the preventive measures being taken to reduce the spread of coronavirus, COVID-19, and to ensure the health and safety of the community. "It is also in line with a decision issued by the National Media Council," according to an announcement of the Ras Al Khaimah Government Media Office.

Inspections will be carried out to ensure compliance and legal action will be taken against violators, it added.

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