• A model of a transformer robot wears a mask and carries a sign saying 'Stay home' outside a shop in Ras Al Khaimah. All photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A model of a transformer robot wears a mask and carries a sign saying 'Stay home' outside a shop in Ras Al Khaimah. All photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A cleaner disinfects different surfaces at the H Hotel in Dubai.
    A cleaner disinfects different surfaces at the H Hotel in Dubai.
  • Tailor Zeeshan Javed makes a pair of trousers in his workshop with protection measures in place.
    Tailor Zeeshan Javed makes a pair of trousers in his workshop with protection measures in place.
  • A lifeguard watches over the pool at the H Hotel in Dubai.
    A lifeguard watches over the pool at the H Hotel in Dubai.
  • An employee at Century Financial in Dubai sterilises a conference room.
    An employee at Century Financial in Dubai sterilises a conference room.
  • A manager at Stone Grey, a tailoring business, rearranges dresses.
    A manager at Stone Grey, a tailoring business, rearranges dresses.
  • A hotel receptionist works behind a plastic partition at the H Hotel in Dubai.
    A hotel receptionist works behind a plastic partition at the H Hotel in Dubai.
  • Two colleagues keep a safe distance at Century Financial in Dubai.
    Two colleagues keep a safe distance at Century Financial in Dubai.
  • Motorists get laser based DPI tests at the Mina Rashid screening centre in Dubai.
    Motorists get laser based DPI tests at the Mina Rashid screening centre in Dubai.
  • Motorists get laser based DPI tests at the Mina Rashid screening centre in Dubai.
    Motorists get laser based DPI tests at the Mina Rashid screening centre in Dubai.
  • Motorists get laser based DPI tests at the Mina Rashid screening centre in Dubai.
    Motorists get laser based DPI tests at the Mina Rashid screening centre in Dubai.

Government

Dubai restaurant shut down and seven gyms fined for breaking Covid-19 rules

Authorities are clamping down on firms failing to abide by safety measures

The National

October 12, 2020

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A Dubai restaurant was shut down and seven gyms and a retail outlet were fined for flouting Covid-19 safety measures.

The actions are part of an ongoing campaign against rule-breaking businesses in the emirate.

The unnamed eatery was hit with a closure order after a spot check by the Department of Economic Development, in partnership with Dubai Tourism.

The breaches were discovered during a round of inspections in Al Quoz, Al Sabkha, Al Nahda and Business Bay on Sunday.

The businesses were punished for failing to apply physical distancing or ensure employees wore masks as mandated.

Three more companies were given warnings for not displaying physical distancing stickers.

Officials found 853 shops and commercial premises were fully compliant with regulations during the daily monitoring operation.

Authorities are urging companies to adhere to strict precautionary laws implemented to protect public health.

The number of Covid-19 cases increased across the Emirates in recent weeks and average more than 1,000 new cases a day this month.

Dubai Economy urged members of the public to report those failing to comply with Covid-19 laws through the Dubai Consumer app, by calling 600 54 5555 or by visiting this website.

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