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7/31/24, 11:00 AM PRESSR: Dubai Municipality conducts 52,233 inspections in environment, health, and food fields during first half of 2024 — Tradin…
supermarkets, and temporary events, which totalled 31 events. Moreover, there

were 2,733 reports in total on food safety.

Furthermore, the number of food establishments in the Emirate totalled 25,000
during the first half of 2024, with additional 1,373 new establishments opened

in this period.

Environmental sustainability

Dubai Municipality’s environmental teams finished 4,331 inspection visits in
total. Out of this, 3,378 of the inspections were of projects, industrial, and

service facilities. The Municipality employs a smart inspection system to

efficiently plan and carry out environmental monitoring tasks, thereby

streamlining its operations. Furthermore, to guarantee that businesses comply

with approved environmental laws and legislations, the Municipality is
organizing a virtual awareness campaign.

The Municipality further conducted a total of 783 inspections, which were

targeted at monitoring the marine environment, observing coastal regions, and

gathering samples from the sea. These inspections further ensured that all the

projects within these areas comply with the environmental laws and legislation

in the Emirate. In addition, campaigns include 170 inspection visits as part of

the monitoring program for natural reserves in Dubai.

Public health

In line with its massive monitoring and inspection activities in the field of public
health, the Municipality’s teams made around 2,962 visits to ensure that the

technical and health regulations were strictly followed. Of these, 2,625 visits

were to inspect veterinary facilities, and 337 to public health pest control

companies. In addition, it has given 305 No Objection certifications (NOCs) for

veterinary-related activities and 1,963 veterinary health certifications for
export shipments.

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