ADEK Announces New Covid-19 Fines for Abu Dhabi Schools

Warning fines can start from AED 10,000 for the first safety violation

A list of Covid-19 fines and penalties were issued to private schools across the capital, confirmed the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) in a Khaleej Times article.

The list of penalties include hefty fines up to AED 250,000 if a school is caught not adhering to the Covid-19 safety guidelines issued for the reopening of schools. The health and safety measures are mandatory in Abu Dhabi in order to reduce the risk of students and staff contracting the virus within school communities during the pandemic.

Abu Dhabi schools reopened from August 30 with in-person classes and distance learning options. A comprehensive safety guide was issued to all private schools which must be followed by all students, teachers, and other school staff.

The Covid-19 heath and safety measures for schools include:

• Daily temperature checks at the entrance for all pupils, teachers and administrative staff
• Teachers and other school staff must wear face masks at all times
• All students who are six years old and above must wear masks while in school
• Social distancing rules of 1.5m must be followed all while on the school campus
• Maximum 15 students in each class only
• Schools must alternate the number of break times to encourage social distancing and avoid crowding