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Dubai Municipality conducts 52,233 inspections

in environment, health, and food fields during

first half of 2024

• The Municipality conducted around 26,566 inspections through six campaigns
held for monitoring health and safety activities
• It also organized 18,374 inspection visits to various food establishments,
including restaurants, to guarantee food health and safety

• Around 4,331 inspection visits were also organized to monitor the safety and
sustainability of the maritime environment, nature reserves, and industrial
facilities

• Additionally, 2,962 inspection visits were held, which were aimed at abattoirs,
veterinary organizations, and General Health Pest Control companies

Dubai, UAE, July 30, 2024:

Dubai Municipality carried out 52,233 inspection visits in the fields of environment, health, and
food during the first half of 2024. These visits were targeted at ensuring that various activities
and organizations in the city were adhering to the standards adopted regarding consumer
products, food safety, health, and safety, as well as general health, in addition to the approved
environmental standards.

Dr. Naseem Mohammad Rafee, Acting CEO of Environment, Health & Safety Agency at
Dubai Municipality, highlighted the Municipality’s commitment to conducting regular inspection
visits and campaigns throughout the year to create a robust food and health ecosystem, as well
as a sustainable and conducive environment that supports flexible food supply chains and
ensures food security in Dubai. Dr. Rafee additionally stated that the Municipality aims to
maintain a sustainable environment and preserve natural resources, thereby strengthening
Dubai’s position as an appealing and sustainable city offering exceptional quality of living.

Dr. Rafee Said: “Dubai Municipality places a major emphasis on the food, environment, and
safety sectors. We constantly strive to develop these sectors and enhance their safety through
monitoring to guarantee the highest standards of safety and quality of life in the Emirate.
Additionally, we seek to offer a cutting-edge infrastructure that supports the growth of
businesses and initiatives while ensuring strict compliance with all the laws, regulations, and
guidelines enacted in Dubai and the UAE.”

Health and Safety
The Municipality’s health and safety teams, which comprises of 95 supervisors, carried out
26,566 inspection visits through 6 campaigns which were aimed at hotel facilities, shisha cafes,
hair salons, beauty centers, worker’s houses, and societal markets. The teams also ensured the
safety of public places and buildings, as well as playgrounds and event venues, in addition to
industrial and professional enterprises, infrastructure projects and temporary activities.

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