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
https://arab.news/5r8w3
79 outlets shut due to COVID-19 violations across Saudi Arabia
- The municipality of Jeddah governorate carried out 8,103 inspection tours
Two Holy Mosques authority enhances visitor experience with comprehensive services
- Over 9m iftar meals were distributed at the Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque
- Services provided included multilingual points, mobility assistance for persons with disabilities
MAKKAH: The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques reported visitor service statistics for the first 10 days of Ramadan as part of a system to enhance the worship experience in a safe environment.
The authority reported that Zamzam water consumption reached 15,333 cubic meters, while 586,881 visitors benefited from guidance services through field teams and multilingual points.
A total of 9,581,735 iftar meals were distributed at the two holy mosques, of which over 2.9 million iftar meals were handed out at the Prophet’s Mosque, with the support of more than 12,095 male and female volunteers.
Also at the Prophet’s Mosque, services were provided to over 88,900 beneficiaries through guest service centers.
At the Grand Mosque, 104,159 visitors used Tahallul services, and cart and wheelchair services assisted 332,022 individuals, facilitating mobility for older people and persons with disabilities.
These initiatives reflect the Saudi leadership’s commitment to providing exceptional services and maximizing operational efficiency during Ramadan.
The authority said that the total number of visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the holy month reached 10,789,467 worshippers, who performed daily prayers and Taraweeh.
It also reported that 317,025 worshippers prayed in the Rawdah Sharifah during the same period, while 784,379 visitors offered greetings to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his two companions.
It affirmed that the efficient handling of this volume of visitors was made possible by an integrated operational system that helps organize crowds and facilitate worship, ensuring the highest standards of safety and comfort for visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque during the holy month.
