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Authorities in Dubai have shut down a retail store and imposed a hefty fine for violating COVID-19 rules.
The retail outlet failed to adhere to physical distancing during a discount sale that was launched recently, the Dubai Economy said in a statement Wednesday night.
Due to the violation, the store was asked to pay a penalty of 50,000 UAE dirhams.
Stores across the UAE have been allowed to reopen since the lifting of coronavirus lockdown that was earlier imposed in March.
However, commercial outlets were mandated to observe precautionary measures, such as wearing of face masks and ensuring that the store is not crowded.
During the recent discount sale, one of the stores in Dubai was swamped with shoppers, ignoring the risk of physical contact, according to Dubai Economy.
The authority said it continues to monitor commercial outlets to ensure they adhere to precautionary measures and procedures.
“All stores and outlets, as well as their customers, must strictly adhere to the precautionary measures, and support the government’s efforts to limit the spread of the COVID-19 and ensure business continuity,” Dubai Economy said in a statement.
“The precautionary measures have enabled Dubai to successfully reopen various economic sectors and contain the impact of the pandemic on the society,” it added.
(Writing by Cleofe Maceda; editing by Seban Scaria)
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