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After cough syrups, some of the Indian spices face rejections for containing cancer-causing pesticide
MDH and Everest spices are among the most popular in India and are also sold in Europe, Asia and North America
Deliveroo
Deliveroo launches mobile hydration stations, kits, ‘Roo Buses’ for riders during UAE summer months
The initiatives aim to assist riders navigating the warmer weather safely and comfortably, Deliveroo chief Yazan Aburaqabeh explained
Careem
Careem sets up resting areas, free drinking water, kits for delivery captains during harsh Dubai summer weather
Shaded resting areas with air conditioning and free drinking water have been set up at captain support centres by Careem across Dubai
delivery riders
UAE announces plan to provide 6,000 rest stations for delivery workers during midday break
Numerous UAE restaurants, shopping centres, retail stores, and cloud kitchens will also offer rest areas for delivery service drivers
health and safety
UAE announces ‘remote learning’ for some schools due to heavy rains, weather instability
On Sunday, the UAE National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a weather advisory outlining the expected fluctuations in weather patterns across the country in the coming days
health and safety
UAE rain: MOHRE urges private companies to follow safety rules to protect workers
UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation calls on private companies to take precautions
Dubai
Dubai Municipality ramps up monitoring of Men’s salons for health and safety
The municipality has announced that the campaign will continue to cover all areas of Dubai, with a target of assessing 2,965 men’s salons
Abu Dhabi
UAE weather: NCM issues fog alert, speed reductions
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued red and yellow alerts for large portions of Abu Dhabi and Dubai due to the dense fog
Abu Dhabi
UAE weather: Temperatures hit over 50°C for the first time in 2023
The heat, combined with high humidity, has made for a sweltering start to July in the UAE
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi shuts down restaurant over hygiene, food safety violations
The authority had previously inspected the restaurant, where multiple food safety violations were found
Abu Dhabi
UAE restaurants ordered to provide shade, water to delivery riders
All restaurants have been instructed by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) to provide shade, water to delivery riders in the summer
Dubai
UAE midday work ban starts tomorrow
The midday work break will apply daily from 12:30 PM until 3 PM
health and safety
Saudi Arabia announces midday work ban
Saudi Arabia announces work ban to begin on June 15
Dubai
UAE announces midday work ban or face AED50,000 fine
The ban will be in effect daily from 12:30 PM until 3:00 PM, starting June 15 and ending on September 15, 2023
General Motors
Saudi Arabia recalls over 19,000 cars amid safety fears
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce announced a recall of 19,147 General Motors vehicles amid seatbelt safety fears
Beaches
Dubai beach and sea safety warning
‘Stay out of the sea’ Dubai Police warn boat owners, swimmer advice issued amid unstable weather