DAMMAM: Saudi municipalities have shut 79 commercial outlets as part of their efforts to monitor compliance with health and safety measures to stop the spread of COVID-19.
The Eastern Province municipality carried out 10,139 inspection tours in one week across shopping malls, commercial centers and stores.
These checks resulted in 43 commercial outlets being shut down, while 544 violators were issued with penalties for ignoring health regulations.
The violations included noncompliance with social distancing and wearing a mask, leniency in measuring the temperature of customers, overcrowding issues, and a failure to effectively use the Tawakkalna app.
The municipality said it had received 2,320 reports of violations. It urged all commercial facilities to respect and abide by regulations to ensure public safety and prevent the virus from spreading. Jeddah authorities closed 36 commercial outlets for breaching coronavirus protocols. The municipality of Jeddah governorate carried out 8,103 inspection tours of commercial centers and facilities in two days, identifying 61 violations.
79 outlets shut due to COVID-19 violations across Saudi Arabia
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79 outlets shut due to COVID-19 violations across Saudi Arabia
- The municipality of Jeddah governorate carried out 8,103 inspection tours
Saudi FM discusses developments in Gaza Strip and West Bank with Palestinian VP
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank during a meeting with the Vice President of Palestine Hussein Al-Sheikh in Riyadh on Wednesday.
Discussions included the dire humanitarian conditions faced by the residents of Gaza, the Israeli escalation in the West Bank, and Israel’s ongoing violations of the ceasefire, Saudi Press Agency reported.
The two officials highlighted the importance of ensuring the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid, releasing Palestinian Authority funds, protecting the Palestinian banking system, committing to the implementation of President Donald Trump’s comprehensive peace plan, and the Kingdom’s support for a reform program launched by President Mahmoud Abbas.
Appreciation for Trump’s efforts was expressed and the importance of linking the Gaza Strip with the West Bank was emphasized.
Continuing efforts in coordination with friendly countries and international partners to ensure the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including the realization of an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital, were also discussed.
