DED inspects 1,091 outlets, issues warning to 8 for not following COVID-19 guidelines

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy has implemented a new inspection campaign for shops and commercial establishments during the current phase of market reopening in the emirate.

The Inspections carried out by Dubai Economy Department (DED) earlier this week showed a high level of compliance with the reopening guidelines and found that 1,091 businesses were compliant.

Only 8 warnings imposed. With ZERO fines, ZERO closures.

Dubai Economy Department continues the inspection campaign for shops and commercial establishments during the current phase of market reopening in the emirate.

Dubai Economy directed traders to comply with the COVID-19 precautionary measures, such as wearing face masks and gloves, ensuring social distancing, and not conducting commercial activities during the National Disinfection Programme.

Dubai Economy also called on consumers to report any non-compliance to the COVID-19 precautionary guidelines via the Dubai Consumer App available on Apple, Google, and Huawei stores, by calling 600545555, or on the Consumerrights.ae website.