Two shisha cafes closed in Dubai for violating COVID-19 rules

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Two shisha cafes have been shut down in Dubai for not complying with the precautionary measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Dubai Municipality took action against the outlets located in Oud Metha and Al Karama areas.

Meanwhile, warnings were issued to 37 other establishments during the latest round of inspections.

The authority inspected a total of 2,279 outlets on Wednesday, out of which 2,240 were found to be fully compliant with the rules.

.@DMunicipality closes 2 shisha cafes in #Dubai for not adhering to the precautionary measures to limit the spread of Covid-19, while 37 establishments are issued warnings and 2,240 others are found compliant. pic.twitter.com/yd5r2dXftB

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 14, 2021