Combatting COVID-19: Two shisha cafes closed in Dubai

Sunday, 18 October 2020 20:19

By Sanooj Sherif

Two shisha cafes have been shut down in Dubai's Al Quoz area for violating the COVID-19 safety protocols.

Five other outlets have been fined and another 46 have been handed warnings during the latest round of checks by Dubai Municipality.

The authority inspected a total of 2,258 establishments on October 17, out of which 2,205 were found to be fully compliant with the rules.

#DubaiMunicipality closed 2 shisha cafes for failing to comply with the precautionary measures. Violated 5 institutions, issued 46 warnings, while 2,205 institutions were eligible for the approved requirements during 2,258 visits on Oct 17. pic.twitter.com/iJEDvjcM4b
— بلدية دبي | Dubai Municipality (@DMunicipality) October 18, 2020

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