Dubai - Dubai Economy has encouraged residents to report violations of Covid safety measures.
A business in Dubai was fined for not adhering to Covid safety rules, it was revealed on Friday.
According to a tweet, the consumer control and protection department of Dubai Economy fined a department store in Deira.
The fine was issued after a photo taken in the store showed non-compliance with social distancing rules.
Dubai Economy has encouraged residents to report any violations of Covid precautionary measures in businesses using the Dubai Consumer app.
The owner of a shopping centre in Ajman was similarly fined Dh5,000 on May 6 after massive crowds thronged the venue during a flash sale. Video shared by Ajman Police showed very little social distancing being followed.