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3/7/24, 11:25 AM Dubai Municipality intensifies food safety checks ahead of Ramadan
markets across Dubai.

As part of its commitment to monitoring key sectors during the month of Ramadan, the

Municipality is actively overseeing compliance with safety, public health, and food safety

standards. This includes strict compliance with approved food safety standards by both
events’ owners and employees across the entire food preparation process, storage,

preparation, and cooking, placing emphasis on maintaining the quality and validity of the

materials used.

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Sultan Al Taher, Director of Food Safety Department at Dubai Municipality, underscored

the Municipality's commitment to safeguarding the community against potential food-

related risks. The primary objective is to attain the highest standards of health and safety,
aligning with the Municipality's overarching goals of establishing a sustainable food and

health system. This initiative aims to enhance standards in public health, improve overall
quality of life, and promote well-being within the community.

Al Taher said, “The focus points of Ramadan preparations include monitoring of food

preparation establishments, meals, and popular kitchens, warehouses, food and
consumer complexes, hotels, hypermarkets, and markets. The goal is to ensure that all

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