Closure of 26 facilities in Shuwaikh... and warnings issued to two
- A cooperative society failed to comply with safety regulations
- Possession and sale of used tires and shops operating without licenses
- Repairing accident-damaged vehicles without approval
During a field inspection campaign that covered tire and vehicle sales and repair shops, as well as storage sites in the Shuwaikh Industrial Area, Al-Rai observed the efforts of joint regulatory authorities to detect violations and address them immediately. The campaign resulted in the closure of 26 facilities, warnings of closure for two others, and the issuance of 28 violation notices, alongside legal proceedings against several workers and non-compliant establishments.
The campaign, carried out by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the General Fireforce, the Public Authority for Environment, and the Ministry of Interior represented by the Capital District Criminal Investigation Department and General Security, underscored the importance of adhering to applicable laws, regulations, and requirements. It emphasized the need to curb violations and take legal action against offenders within each authority’s jurisdiction.
The “Commerce” teams documented several violations, the most prominent being the operation of some establishments without licenses, as well as the possession or sale of used tires. Other infractions included the failure to dispose of used tires properly and the absence of a clearly displayed schedule outlining warranty periods for new, repaired, and used spare parts.
Violations also included repairing vehicles involved in traffic accidents without written permission from the Ministry of Interior, as well as changing a vehicle’s color without obtaining the necessary written authorization.
These measures are part of ongoing regulatory efforts to monitor commercial activities related to tires, spare parts, and vehicles, ensuring that establishments comply with regulations governing sales and repairs, and curbing non-compliant practices.
On the environmental front, the Public Authority for Environment issued a violation report under Article 18 of Law No. 42 of 2014 Concerning the Protection of the Environment, due to improper storage at a warehouse belonging to a cooperative society.
Conversely, the remaining establishments inspected demonstrated compliance with the environmental and engineering requirements stipulated by law, highlighting the importance of continuous field monitoring of activities and storage sites.
For its part, the General Fireforce, led by the Director of Capital Governorate Protection, Brigadier General Mohammed Youssef Ahmed, focused on public safety and prevention requirements. It administratively closed several establishments for violating preventive and safety standards, while issuing closure warnings to others.
Fireforce inspectors found flammable materials, such as gas cylinders, oils, and cooking utensils, inside shops used for selling tires. Additionally, emergency exits were missing, and other materials capable of reacting with tires and causing fires were present. Consequently, immediate closure decisions were made until the necessary conditions were met.
The Ministry of Interior participated in the campaign through the Capital District Criminal Investigation Department and General Security. Violations related to vehicles and repair work were documented, and several workers were referred for appropriate legal action.
The campaign reflects the level of coordination among regulatory authorities in addressing violations on the ground. Each authority applies its own regulations and requirements, taking prompt action against non-compliant sites. This enhances discipline in commercial activities and raises standards of safety, consumer protection, and environmental preservation.
This campaign is part of continuous joint inspection operations conducted weekly by regulatory authorities, alongside separate campaigns carried out by each authority within its jurisdiction across various market areas and public gatherings.
These efforts aim to strengthen on-site regulatory oversight, ensure compliance with requirements and regulations, monitor violations at their locations, and address them promptly, thereby contributing to raising public safety standards, protecting market visitors, facility occupants, and workers, and mitigating risks and non-compliant practices.
