Our Correspondent
Dubai Economy, in co-operation with the Dubai Sports Council, has shut down a swimming pool in a sports facility that failed to display physical distancing stickers, WAM reported.
Inspectors from the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector in Dubai Economy also imposed penalties on three commercial establishments for the lack of commitment shown by their employees in wearing masks. It also warned four other businesses for non-compliance with the COVID-19 precautionary measures.
The latest round of inspections found 670 shops and commercial establishments to have fully complied with the precautionary measures.
CCCP is continuing with its inspection of open markets and commercial centres in the emirate to ensure that everyone adheres to the precautionary measures, and help preserve the gains Dubai has made in combating the pandemic.
Dubai Economy called on everyone to cooperate and contribute to keeping the emirate’s economy moving forward. It is sparing no effort in identifying the most important COVID developments in co-operation with public and private sector partners, and promoting awareness on the guidelines and protocols in force.
Dubai Economy stressed that public health is a top priority and that stern action will be taken if any non-compliance with the precautionary measures is found during its inspections or is brought to its attention by the public. The disciplinary action is meant to be a deterrent against any violation or abuse.
Dubai Economy also called on everyone to report non-compliance through the Dubai Consumer app available on the Apple, Google, and Huawei inbuilt stores, or by calling 600545555, or by visiting the Consumerrights.ae website.
