ABU DHABI // Beauty centres in Al Wathba committed 77 offences and were handed 102 warnings for breaches such as poor hygiene in the first three months of this year.
The parlours were found to be using soiled, non-sterilised items among other malpractices, Abu Dhabi City Municipality said on Sunday.
The municipality seized 155 cosmetic packets that did not meet health standards and posed a threat to users. It confiscated creams, fragrance sprays, hair-clipping devices, expired cosmetics, skin cleansers, shoddy cosmetics and hair dyes.
“The move is intended to protect customers from the negative impacts of substances used, particularly cosmetics and other medical devices, besides ensuring the physical fitness of staff members,” the municipality said.
Inspection teams targeted women’s beauty centres and hairdressing salons between January and March.
Municipality staff followed up with offending salons to ensure their compliance with health requirements.
Those found in breach of health regulations could face fines imposed by courts, depending on the type of offence.
Inspectors targeted owners and staff as well as customers, handing out leaflets about health and safety regulations for salons.
Workshops are also held year-round to educate salon employees about safe practices.
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Key findings of Jenkins report
- Founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, "accepted the political utility of violence"
- Views of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have “consistently been understood” as permitting “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” and “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
- Muslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
- Laying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: "The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism."
Top 5 concerns globally:
1. Unemployment
2. Spread of infectious diseases
3. Fiscal crises
4. Cyber attacks
5. Profound social instability
Top 5 concerns in the Mena region
1. Energy price shock
2. Fiscal crises
3. Spread of infectious diseases
4. Unmanageable inflation
5. Cyber attacks
Source: World Economic Foundation
How to apply for a drone permit
- Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
- Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
- Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
- Submit their request
What are the regulations?
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- Never over populated areas
- Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
- Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
- Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
- Should have a live feed of the drone flight
- Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
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Name: GiftBag.ae
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Sector: E-commerce
Funding: Self-funded to date
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