Dubai fines 5 businesses, warns 7 for flouting Covid-19 measures

Dubai fines 5 businesses, warns 7 for flouting Covid-19 measures

Dubai Economy imposed fines on five commercial establishments, during inspections conducted by its Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector.

Four were penalised for employees' lack of commitment to wearing masks and one for violating physical distancing guidelines.

The violations were spotted in establishments located in Hor Al Anz and Naif areas, and their activities included general trade, building contracting, automotive spare parts trading, and electrical wiring works, official news agency WAM reported.

Field inspectors continued visits to a number of open markets and shopping centres across the emirate on October 6, to ensure adherence to Covid-19 precautionary measures.

The field inspection teams also warned seven other businesses for not placing the physical distancing stickers as required.

Overall, inspections revealed that 731 shops and commercial establishments fully complied with the precautionary measures.

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