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Khaleej Times
3 days ago
- General
- Khaleej Times
Eid Al Adha 2025: Dubai ramps up inspections of food, markets ahead of holiday
As Eid Al Adha approaches, Dubai Municipality has intensified its inspection efforts to ensure public health during the holiday period. Approximately 150 specialised inspectors and field monitors will be deployed across the emirate to oversee compliance in key areas, including food safety, environmental health, and public safety. In the lead-up to the festivities, field teams from the Food Safety Department have been conducting thorough inspections at various food establishments such as markets, retail outlets, butcher shops, and shopping centres. These visits are focused on ensuring that all stages of food handling — from storage and preparation to transportation — comply with strict safety standards to protect consumers during the Eid celebrations. Eid Al Adha is a time when families and friends gather in large numbers, and this year, UAE residents will enjoy a four-day weekend starting Thursday, June 5. With increased activity across the city, the Municipality's inspection campaigns are also extending to a wide range of venues, including hotels, salons and beauty centres, shisha cafés, entertainment spots, cinemas, labour accommodations, and community labour markets in areas like Muhaisnah 2 and Al Quoz. Inspection teams will pay close attention to the condition of air and water systems, temperature regulation, sterilisation practices, pest control, maintenance logs, and the presence of qualified lifeguards at swimming pools. General cleanliness and adherence to environmental and health standards will be top priorities. Safety of products In addition to venue inspections, the Municipality has also launched dedicated campaigns to monitor the safety of consumer products being sold across local markets and retail outlets. These inspections ensure that products comply with health and safety standards, particularly during the Eid period when demand is extremely high. Last month, Dubai Municipality reassured the public that abattoirs in the emirate adhere to the highest public health standards to provide the public with a high-quality service experience during Eid celebrations. Residents also have the option of ordering their sacrificial animals from grocery shopping apps like Careem and Noon. To support public participation, Dubai Municipality has confirmed its readiness to receive complaints and reports throughout the Eid holiday. Community members can report any concerns related to food safety, environmental conditions, or public health via the 'Dubai 24/7' smart app or by calling the Municipality's hotline at 800 900.
Zawya
3 days ago
- General
- Zawya
Dubai Municipality intensifies inspection campaigns to enhance food safety and public health during Eid Al-Adha
Intensive field inspections target food outlets, labour accommodations, salons, hotels, shisha cafés, and markets across Dubai. Consumer product safety campaigns launched to ensure compliance with approved standards in retail outlets. Public urged to report complaints or violations via the Dubai 24/7 app or call centre (800 900). Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Municipality has intensified its field inspection campaigns in preparation for the Eid Al-Adha holiday. The efforts aim to monitor the compliance of establishments and events operating in food safety, public health and safety, and environmental health. The campaigns ensure full adherence to approved standards and regulations, contributing to high levels of safety and supporting a sustainable food and public health system for the emirate's residents and visitors. Dubai Municipality has deployed approximately 150 specialised inspectors and field monitors across key domains, including food inspection, environmental health, public safety, consumer product safety, and workers' accommodations. These efforts form part of comprehensive inspection programmes that cover all areas of the Emirate of Dubai. Field teams from the Food Safety Department have carried out intensified visits to a range of food establishments, including markets, retail outlets, butcher shops, and shopping centres. The inspections aim to verify compliance with food safety regulations throughout all stages of food preparation — covering proper storage, handling, and transportation — to ensure consumer safety during the Eid period. The campaigns also target a wide range of establishments to ensure compliance with environmental and public health standards. These include hotels, salons and beauty centres, shisha cafés, entertainment venues, cinemas, labour accommodations, and community labour markets in areas such as Muhaisanah 2 and Al Quoz. Inspection teams have focused on evaluating the safety of water and air systems, sterilisation protocols, temperature control, maintenance records, the availability of qualified lifeguards at swimming pools, pest control procedures, and the general cleanliness of facilities. In parallel, Dubai Municipality has launched dedicated campaigns to monitor the safety of consumer products sold across local markets and retail outlets. These inspections ensure that products comply with health and safety standards, particularly during the heightened demand period surrounding Eid. Dubai Municipality affirmed its full readiness to receive reports and complaints from the public throughout Eid week. Community members can report observations related to food safety, environmental health, or public safety via the 'Dubai 24/7' smart app or by contacting the Municipality's call centre on 800 900.
Reuters
28-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Iran says it might accept American IAEA inspectors if nuclear deal with US is reached
DUBAI, May 28 (Reuters) - Iran might allow the U.N. nuclear watchdog to send U.S. inspectors to visit Iranian nuclear sites if Tehran's nuclear talks with Washington succeed, Iran's nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami said on Wednesday. "It is normal that inspectors from hostile countries are not allowed, but if a nuclear deal is reached, we might allow American inspectors working for the International Atomic Energy Agency to visit our nuclear sites," Eslami said.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Falls and medicine breaches reported at care home
Concerns over "unwitnessed falls" and unsafe medicine management were raised by inspectors at a Surrey care home. A report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) - which has since been removed from the website - said there had been a "breach of legal regulations" in relation to medicines at the Kings Lodge care home in Camberley. A CQC spokesperson confirmed the report had been taken down as "factual accuracy points" were being checked and the home's overall rating, based on a 2021 report, is listed as "good". Aura Care Living Ltd, which runs the home, said it "more accurately reflects the high standards of care provided by our dedicated team, and the positive experience" of residents. The CQC spokesperson said the body was checking all factual accuracy points from the provider had been addressed and would publish an updated report shortly. A spokesperson for Aura Care Living Ltd, which runs the home, said at the time the report was published they had "fully taken on board" its comments. Inspectors in the removed report rated the home as "requires improvement" overall and particularly in the areas of safety and leadership. They rated it "good" for being effective, caring and responsive. "Overall, people were cared for by staff who were kind and caring and knew them well," they said. Inspectors also said the home was developed to meet people's needs, including those living with dementia. While some relatives told inspectors they thought there were not enough staff, another said: "I can't speak more highly of the Kings Lodge staff. They are all so kind." The Aura Care spokesperson said management and staff at the home were "deeply disappointed" by the publication of the report and believed the rating given did not "reflect the lived experience and positive feedback" of residents and families. They added: "The management team have already addressed the concerns raised in the inspection report and are looking forward to CQC inspecting them again." They said they were pleased the CQC had "acknowledged an internal IT error that affected the publication of their recent inspection report for King's Lodge. "As a result of this error, the CQC has now redacted the report and reinstated our previous 'Overall Good' rating on their website. "We remain fully committed to continuous improvement and maintaining the quality of care that our residents and their families rightly expect and deserve. Anyone with questions is encouraged to contact the home directly—we are always happy to have an open conversation about the care we provide and the values we uphold." Follow BBC Surrey on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Regulator confirms action taken against care homes Care provider has registration cancelled by CQC Adult social care rated good by watchdog Aura Care Living Ltd
Khaleej Times
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Eating out 300 times a year: How Michelin inspectors make their decisions
Michelin Guide inspectors are more than just food lovers — they're highly trained professionals who treat their role with exceptional seriousness and dedication. Most of them eat out for lunch and dinner at least 300 times a year, according to Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide. 'It's not just a job — it requires a deep passion for food and an open mind," he said. "This isn't a hobby; it's a full-time commitment that goes beyond professionalism.' Since inspectors take their job very seriously, no decision is taken lightly. Poullennec emphasised that Michelin stars are never permanent. Each year, every restaurant is reassessed from scratch, and stars are awarded or withdrawn based on strict, globally consistent criteria. Speaking at a press conference following the launch of the Michelin Guide Dubai 2025, Poullennec highlighted the rigorous standards and dedication behind every Michelin star awarded. Why stars are gained or lost 'The star can never be taken for granted,' he said. 'Restaurants may lose a star for reasons ranging from a dip in food quality to a change in concept or even closure.' He noted that in some cases, restaurateurs themselves make the decision to change direction, leading to a voluntary loss of their Michelin star. This year, three restaurants that held one Michelin star in the previous edition were dropped from the list — either due to closure or changes in standard or concept. This year's edition recognised 119 establishments across 35 cuisines, with 14 restaurants earning one star and three receiving two stars. And for the first time, Dubai got two 3-Michelin-starred restaurants. How it works Poullennec added that decisions to award or revoke stars are never made by a single inspector. 'It's a collaborative effort,' he said. 'Multiple visits are made throughout the year to ensure consistency and fairness.' He offered a rare glimpse into the daily life of an inspector: 'In a single week, they might dine at a starred restaurant, visit a Bib Gourmand spot for lunch, and then venture out to uncover hidden culinary gems. Not every meal is great —but experiencing all levels of quality is part of the experience and their daily life.' Anonymity is key The Michelin Guide has long protected the anonymity of its inspectors. Many do not reveal their roles even to their own families. Before becoming full inspectors, they undergo one to three years of intensive on-the-job training, covering multiple regions and cuisines. The inspectors base their ratings on the universally applied set of five criteria: Without revealing their identity, inspectors dine like any regular customers and always pay their bills in full. They never review the same restaurant twice within the same evaluation
