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The campaigns also aimed to guarantee the safety of consumer products traded and imported,
ensuring compliance with the requirements and standards set in the Emirate of Dubai. This

included inspecting tobacco and smoking products, perfumes, and smoking establishments
within commercial centers. Additionally, the campaigns aimed to ensure the rapid release of

consumer products intended for distribution during religious occasions, after verification of
their adherence to health and safety requirements.

The Municipality conducts routine inspection and monitoring visits focusing on labor cities and

community markets. The primary goal is to ensure compliance with health and safety practices
and requirements, aiming to reduce negative phenomena.

Public Health:

As part of its efforts to ensure the best public health standards during the month of Ramadan,
Dubai Municipality conducted a campaign ‘Safe and Inclusive Experience with Dubai Canteens’,

and the campaign ‘Ramadan Karim and Healthy Flesh’ with the Department of Canteens and a
spread an awareness message to urge slaughter inside the canteen and its role in reducing the

proliferation and spread of public health pests, as well as an inspection campaign. An anti-
parasite campaign will also be carried out in Al-Qusais market during the second half of the

holy month of Ramadan.

The Municipality has also adjusted the opening times of Al-Quoz, Al-Lesili, Al-Qusais, and
Hatta during Ramadan, from 8 am to 4 pm from Saturday to Thursday. Friday will be between
8 am and 12 pm, and from 2 pm to 4 pm.

Dubai Municipality stated that its call center receives feedback or reports on food

establishments, and inquiries about various health requirements for food safety 24 hours a
day via the number: 800900.

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