A Sharjah official carries out an inspection in a grocery store.
Sharjah - All government departments are being pressed into action to ensure smooth experience for residents during the holy month.
Food safety
Thabit Al Taraifi, Director General of Sharjah Municipality, said that in order to prevent food poisoning, the inspectors of the Food Control Department are conducting inspections of markets, restaurants, popular kitchens, supermarkets and all institutions specialized in the production and distribution of food to ensure compliance with health conditions and application of standards for the display and storage of food throughout the day until midnight.
"Random samples of food items are being taken from various food establishments to be tested in Sharjah Central food laboratory to ensure its validity, as part of the inspection," he said.
He added that the municipality, in cooperation with Sharjah Charity Association, is organizing five free Iftar tents to provide Iftar meals to more than 3,200 people at the accommodation of Sharjah Municipality workers in various industrial areas. It will also be distributing meals to drivers on the streets at the time of breaking the fast every day. "The municipality has also launched fundraising campaign with the Red Crescent Authority and Sharjah Charitable Society to support the poor and needy," he added.
The Director General of the Municipality stressed that the work is currently on to deck up streets and main squares and roundabouts with colourful lights in all areas of the emirate.Working hours for municipal services
Electronic services
Parking timing
Park and national parks timing
National Park will open its doors to visitors from 8pm until 1am to provide opportunity to people to enjoy the holy month.