MoCI closes 15 businesses for not complying with precautionary measures

Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) closed a number of stores and establishments as they failed to comply with the Ministry's circulars regarding precautionary and preventive measures to confront the Coronavirus (Covid-19) and non-compliance with public and private requirements.

The shops found violating were: 

Guzel Beauty Center - Al Gharafa

STEP ’N’ STYLE Beauty & Fitness Center - Al Wakra

Retail Mart Company - Aba Saleel 

Al Dar For Exchange Works - Aba Saleel 

Red Fort Restaurant - Aba Saleel 

Dakar Kitchen & Restaurant - Aba Saleel 

Al Fayz Supermarket - Industrial Area 

Al Hwamdiyah Supermarket - Industrial Area 

Al Badershin Grocery - Industrial Area 

Iskandar Commercial Complex  - Industrial Area 

Venus Hypermarket -  Industrial Area 

Buos restaurent -  Industrial Area 

Paris Hypermarket - Industrial Area 

Relax time women massage -Al Kharaitiyat

Lady Gym Beauty & Spa - Al Kharaitiyat

The shops failed to comply with general and special requirements and so they were punished with closure until the situation is modified and fines are paid.

The Ministry had earlier said that it intends to intensify its inspection campaigns to control violations. Any party who violates laws and Ministerial decisions will be referred to the competent authorities, who will take appropriate measures against violators to protect consumer rights.

The Ministry also urged all citizens and residents to report any violations or infractions related to registration and commercial licensing, or any violation of precautionary and preventive measures.