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3/7/24, 11:31 AM Dubai Municipality conducts intensive monitoring campaigns for food safety, public health during Ramadan
Additionally, the campaigns further extend to salons, beauty centres, smoking areas

in cafes and restaurants, games, and events areas, as well as labour cities and

community 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.

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 residents in the Emirate can get nutritious, secure, and safe food that adheres to

the highest food safety standards."

The Municipality has also adjusted the opening times of Al-Quoz, Al-Lesili, Al-
Qusais, and Hatta during Ramadan, from 8:00 to 16:00 from Saturday to Thursday.

Friday will be between 8:00 and 12:00, and from 14:00 to 16:00.

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