24 Dubai shops fined for COVID-19 safety violations

Thursday, 24 September 2020 13:30

As many as 24 shops in Dubai have been fined for not complying with the COVID-19 precautionary measures.

Another five more outlets were issued warnings for their employees’ lack of commitment to wearing face masks

A total of 655 establishments were found complying with the rules during the latest round of inspections carried out by Dubai Economy.

The authority has stressed that the inspections are aimed at educating establishments about the importance of complying with the rules, and urged residents to log violations via the Dubai Consumer app.

More from UAE News

UAE calls for end to crisis in Sudan at Quad meeting in New York

UAE's Minister of State, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, has stressed the need for a permanent ceasefire and an unconditional humanitarian truce in Sudan during the Quad meeting in New York.
Sheikh Abdullah discusses strategic ties with US Secretary Marco Rubio

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed strengthening cooperation between the UAE and the US with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Board of Peace meeting in Washington.
UAE pledges $1.2 billion to support Gaza through Board of Peace

The UAE has pledged an additional $1.2 billion in support for Gaza during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington.
Road closures announced in Dubai for UAE Tour 2026

The UAE Tour 2026 has announced several road closures for the fifth stage of the race on Friday, where cyclists will cover a total of 166 km across Dubai, starting from 1:20 pm.