Dubai Economy fines seven entities for non-compliance with Covid-19 precautionary measures

Dubai Economy fines seven entities for non-compliance with Covid-19 precautionary measures

The field inspection teams from the Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector in Dubai Economy conducted 728 visits to open markets and shopping centres across Dubai on Friday to ensure that the establishments were complying with the precautionary measures set out to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus within the country.

During these visits, Dubai Economy imposed fines on seven entities, six of them for employees' lack of commitment to wearing masks, and one, for not adhering to physical distancing measures, reported official news agency WAM.

.@Dubai_DED fines 7 establishments for not adhering to the precautionary measures and warned 1 shop for not placing social distancing stickers, to limit the spread of COVID-19, While 720 businesses found compliant. pic.twitter.com/EpMzOVFznU

“” Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) September 26, 2020

The violations