Dubai reports zero COVID-19 safety violations

Sunday, 18 October 2020 12:33

After weeks of intense checks to ensure compliance with COVID-19 regulations, Dubai Economy has recorded "zero" safety violations.

Taking to Twitter, the authority said the "market witnessed the highest level of compliance...with ZERO fines, ZERO shutdowns, and ZERO warnings".

It added that 454 businesses were found to be fully compliant with the precautionary measures that have been set to limit the spread of COVID-19.

The authority also urged businesses to ensure rules are followed for the safety of their staff and their customers.

More from UAE

Rainy weather to continue nationwide until Friday night

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) says the UAE will remain under the influence of a rainy weather system until Friday night, driven by a main weather front over the far western regions, where scattered heavy rainfall has already been recorded.
Etihad diverts two flights due to unstable weather conditions

Etihad Airways has diverted two flights to Muscat on Thursday following adverse weather conditions in Abu Dhabi.
Over 1,300 personnel deployed in Dubai during adverse weather

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has deployed 1,300 trained technical personnel, 500 tankers, and 380 mobile and fixed pumping units in collaboration with its partners for support during the unstable weather conditions in the UAE.
UAE welcomes NASA's plan to form sustained human presence on Moon

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has welcomed NASA's "transformative direction" to establish a sustained human presence on the moon, adding that it will continue to partner with the administration to advance the project.
RTA announces bus service disruptions due to adverse weather conditions

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced on Friday that some bus routes may be temporarily disrupted due to current weather conditions.

The Vibe with Maz Hakim
10:00am - 2:00pm

Good vibes and loads of hit music!
Ride Home With Brent Black
2:00pm - 6:00pm

Brent Black has the biggest stories of the day and the stuff you might have missed.

Trending on Virgin Radio

A Backstage Exclusive with LANY
Jacob sits down with LANY for a fun, honest catch up that fans will love. 🎤
Brent Almost Picked Adam Up From Oman?
Watch the all new episode of I'm Not Your Dad. 🎙️
Studio to a Global Hit Superstar: S.N.E
S.N.E joins The Fusion with Eddie for an unforgettable episode! 🔥
If Craig David had a verse on Azizam
The legendary Craig David joins The Kris Fade Show for an unforgettable chat!