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Khaleej Times
3 days ago
- General
- Khaleej Times
Watch: Sharjah authority combats harmful plants, pests ahead of Eid prayers
Sharjah has begun carrying out safety measures to remove harmful plants and weeds and pests in Eid prayer areas, the Sharjah City Municipality announced on June 5, ahead of Eid Al Adha. Teams across the city carried out cleaning operations for the floors and walls in preparation for welcoming worshippers in a healthy and safe environment. Workers have been equipped with advanced equipment to carry out the tasks as part of its preparations for Eid holidays. Similarly, Dubai has deployed a field team of 2,800 engineers, supervisors, inspectors, and specialised workers to ensure public health, safety, and environmental cleanliness across public spaces, facilities, and events festive season. Comprehensive cleaning campaigns have already been conducted across Eid prayer grounds, public facilities, gathering points, green spaces, and main and secondary roads. Ajman in the meantime has also started intensifying its monitoring campaigns on food outlets and livestock markets as part of its Eid Al Adha preparations, aiming to safeguard public health and ensure food sold during the holiday meets strict hygiene and safety standards. Municipalities in Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain have also launched a massive crackdown to combat the illegal slaughter of animals in homes, sandy areas, and other unauthorised locations during Eid Al Adha. Veterinary teams are also monitoring livestock markets to ensure the health and safety of sacrificial animals before they reach consumers. Meanwhile to celebrate the occasion, residents in Sharjah can enjoy spectacular fireworks at Aljada, where a show will take place at 8pm on Friday, June 6.
Khaleej Times
4 days ago
- General
- Khaleej Times
Eid Al Adha: Ajman cracks down on food outlets; announces free parking, public park timings
Ajman has intensified inspection campaigns on food outlets and livestock markets as part of its Eid Al Adha preparations, aiming to safeguard public health and ensure food sold during the holiday meets strict hygiene and safety standards. The Ajman Municipality and Planning Department said round-the-clock inspections are underway at restaurants, butcheries, and health establishments that experience high footfall during Eid. Veterinary teams are also monitoring livestock markets to ensure the health and safety of sacrificial animals before they reach consumers. 'All preparations have been made to ensure a safe and smooth Eid for everyone. Our inspection teams are working around the clock to protect public health and uphold Ajman's quality of life,' said Abdurahman Al Nuaimi, Director General of Ajman Municipality and Planning. Meanwhile, all slaughterhouses across the emirate are fully set to receive sacrificial animals. The facilities have been equipped with modern tools and staffed with skilled veterinary and technical teams to carry out pre- and post-slaughter inspections, in line with international health standards. The central abattoir will open its doors to the public on Arafat Day from 7.30am to 3pm, and on Eid Day immediately after prayers until 4pm. Operations will continue daily through the Eid holidays from 7am to 4pm The Masfout and Al Manama abattoirs will also operate on split shifts to accommodate growing Municipality confirmed that incoming food shipments continue to be screened in collaboration with Ajman Port and Customs. Using the federal ZAD platform, all food containers are inspected thoroughly before clearance. Free parking, festive lights, and open parks Ajman will offer free public parking from June 5 to 8, with regular fees resuming on June 9. The city has also been adorned with 1,050 decorative light panels and greeting banners to reflect the festive spirit. Parks and public facilities will be open to visitors from 4.30pm to 11pm, while Al Rashidiya Park will extend its hours from 3pm to midnight.
