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Combatting COVID-19: Dubai Municipality shuts one outlet, fines 3 others

Wednesday, 27 January 2021 19:32

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A shisha cafe has been shut down in International City for not complying with the precautionary measures to combat COVID-19.

Three other outlets have been fined, while warnings have been issued to 24 establishments during the latest round of checks by Dubai Municipality.

The inspections covered a total of 2,309 businesses.

At #DubaiMunicipality, we are committed to ensuring establishments’ adherence to all precautionary measures, for everyone's’ safety. The compliance rate reached 98%, 2,309 inspection visits were conducted, one establishment was closed, whereas the warnings reached 24. pic.twitter.com/UzjPQ0fwIk
— بلدية دبي | Dubai Municipality (@DMunicipality) January 27, 2021

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