Sports event in Dubai fined for flouting COVID-19 safety rules

iStock [illustration]

The Dubai Economy has penalised organisers of a sports event for not complying with the safety rules that have been put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

In a Tweet, the authority said no warnings or closure orders were issued in the latest COVID-19 safety inspections. 

A total of 542 businesses inspected were found to be fully compliant with the safety measures.

More from Local

Coming Up on Dubai Eye

  • Motor Mania

    10:00am - Noon

  • The Best of Dubai Eye 103.8

    Noon - 4:00pm

    Hear the highlights from the week gone by on Dubai Eye 103.8. Listen again to the best interviews, advice and the top stories that has gripped our conversation this week.

BUSINESS BREAKFAST LATEST

On Dubai Eye

  • Is There Sufficient House Supply In UAE

    Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?

  • Noon's First Female Delivery Driver

    Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!