Dubai has shut down 21 shops, issued warnings to 65, and imposed penalties on seven others for flouting safety rules introduced to curb the spread of coronavirus.
The violations were reported after Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy carried out inspections in International City, Hor Al Anz, Satwa, Karama, Qusais, and Barsha, among others.
Shoe repair shops, mobile phone stores, car workshops and tailors were among those that were pulled up.
Authorities have urged traders to comply with the COVID-19 precautionary measures, like wearing face masks and gloves, ensuring social distancing, and operating at 30 per cent of total capacity.
Residents are reminded that they can report violations through the Dubai Consumer App, their toll-free number (600545555), or on their website.
The heavy rain and storms affecting the country since Sunday are forecast to continue on Wednesday, before reaching a peak on Thursday and overnight into Friday.
The United Arab Emirates air defences intercepted five ballistic missiles and 17 drones on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
An Eid Al Fitr carnival for children has been held in the Gaza Strip under the UAE's Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, as part of continuing efforts to bring joy to children in difficult circumstances.
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism, in cooperation with the economic development departments across the UAE, carried out around 8,168 inspection visits to markets from February 28 to March 17.
The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the Iranian attacks that targeted Bahrain that resulted in the death of a Moroccan civilian contractor in the UAE Armed Forces during a routine mission as part of the Emirati crew.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call on Monday with Mark Rutte, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), to discuss the implications of ongoing military escalation in the region.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke to President of Slovenia Dr. Natasha Berk-Musar where she condemned the ongoing Iranian attacks against the UAE and countries of the region, which target civilians, civilian facilities and infrastructure.
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