Dubai Municipality Intensifies Food Safety Monitoring During Ramadan

Dubai Municipality has ramped up its efforts to ensure food safety and public health during the holy month of Ramadan, conducting extensive monitoring campaigns and inspection visits. These campaigns target a wide array of sectors including markets, commercial centres, food establishments, and more, extending their reach to salons, beauty centres, and even labour cities across Dubai. This initiative is part of the Municipality's dedication to uphold safety, public health, and food safety standards throughout Ramadan.

Sultan Al Taher, Director of Food Safety Department at Dubai Municipality, highlighted the commitment to protecting the community from food-related risks. The aim is to achieve top health and safety standards, contributing to a sustainable food and health system. This year's Ramadan preparations are focused on ensuring that all food-related establishments adhere to the highest food safety protocols.

The Municipality's efforts include strict compliance checks on the entire food preparation process, from storage to cooking, with a special emphasis on the quality and validity of materials used. The goal is to provide nutritious, secure, and safe food for all residents in the Emirate, aligning with the highest food safety standards.

In addition to these measures, Dubai Municipality has adjusted the opening times of several facilities during Ramadan. Al-Quoz, Al-Lesili, Al-Qusais, and Hatta will operate from 8:00 to 16:00 from Saturday to Thursday. On Fridays, these facilities will open from 8:00 to 12:00 and then from 14:00 to 16:00. This adjustment is made to accommodate the unique schedule of Ramadan and ensure that monitoring efforts are consistent throughout the holy month.

Through these comprehensive campaigns and adjustments in operation hours, Dubai Municipality aims not only to enhance public health standards but also to improve the overall quality of life and promote well-being within the community during Ramadan.

With inputs from WAM