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UAE shuts down 36 establishments for violating COVID-19 protocols 

UAE shuts down 36 establishments for violating COVID-19 protocols 

The Ajman Department Economic Development has shut down 36 businesses in the region, including hypermarkets, pharmacies, cafes and hair salons, billiard clubs, fruit and vegetable trading stores for violating the government’s measures on the coronavirus disease or COVID-19 pandemic. 

Two factories that were caught selling fake and substandard face masks were also shut down as they did not follow the prescribed standards for manufacturing medical masks. 

“The DED takes all measures necessary to combat the exploitation of the current situation by some people,” Ahmed Khair Al Blooshi, director of the department of control and consumer protection told the Khaleej Times. 

The DED has carried out 1,890 inspections and apprehended violators for not following the measures in fighting COVID-19. 

Common violations include non-compliance with the DED’s instructions, conditions and controls, increasing vegetables prices, failure to observe restricted gatherings of support staff in offices, offering foodstuff and service delivery outside the shops without permission and conducting economic activity without licence or permit.

“Inspection campaigns also included the closure of 36 erring establishments. The DED has dedicated a direct line with Ajman Government Contact Center and inspection employees to receive any complaint from consumers. A total of 430 complaints were received through the center, and inspection team had moved directly to the establishments to verify the complaint and take deterrent measures as per the law,” the official added.

Authorities encourage the public to only purchase medical items from accredited stores and pharmacies. 

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