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Combatting COVID-19: 8 outlets fined in Dubai for breaking rules

Thursday, 14 January 2021 14:10

Eight establishments have been fined in Dubai for not complying with the precautionary measures to combat COVID-19.

One outlet was handed a warning for a similar offence but no closure orders were issued during the latest round of checks carried out by Dubai Economy.

A total of 625 establishments were found to be fully compliant with the rules.

.@Dubai_DED fines 8 establishments and warns 1 other for not adhering to the precautionary measures to limit the spread of Covid-19, While 625 businesses are found compliant. pic.twitter.com/omYfOMvRPA
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 14, 2021

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