Dubai shuts 2 outlets, fines 25 more for COVID-19 safety violations

Sunday, 7 February 2021 13:52

Two establishments in Dubai have been shut down for violating COVID-19 safety rules.

Four establishments were issued warnings and 25 others handed out fines during the latest round of inspections by the Dubai Economy.

The authority has urged all business establishments to follow the protocol in order to curb the spread of coronavirus.

.@Dubai_DED closes 2 establishments, warns 4 and fines 25 for not adhering to the precautionary measures set to limit Covid-19.⁣⁣⁣ #Dubai Economy stresses on the importance of following the precautionary measures and report violations to the Dubai Consumer app.⁣⁣⁣ pic.twitter.com/t8jsWbLcCA
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) February 7, 2021

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