It included an increase in thermal cameras and in-store surveillance
Dubai shopping centers intensify "precautionary measures" to confront "Corona"
Shopping centers have set up task forces to monitor physical distancing and other safety measures.Photo: Eric Arazas
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Dubai shopping centers have intensified safety and precautionary measures, in the context of confronting the emerging corona virus (Covid-19) pandemic, pointing to the formation of work teams to follow up physical distancing, safety procedures, and restrict shoppers to wearing masks, as well as increasing thermal cameras devices, and monitoring inside stores , Without being satisfied with external follow-up.
Officials in those centers told Al-Emarat Al-Youm that the precautionary measures also included increasing the number of supervisory staff to follow up on the commitment of shoppers and children's play areas.
Consumers of shopping centers called for more firmness and expansion in the application of precautionary measures and measures inside the centers, especially during periods of sales, noting that they had recently noticed the application of intensive precautionary measures in shopping centers in Dubai, and it is useful for other centers to expand the application of similar measures.
Consumer opinions
In detail, consumer Hassan Samir said that he noticed that some shopping centers in Dubai have recently moved towards intensifying precautionary safety measures and increasing the number of supervisors for their application.
He added that the most important thing is to be strict and firm in applying these measures during sales periods, which usually witness crowding among shoppers.
In turn, consumer Mona Kamel considered that the offers of discounts have become one of the important initiatives that relieve the burden of families, especially in light of the repercussions of the Corona pandemic.
She stressed that it is also important to apply strict safety measures during the periods of those cuts, to limit the spread of the virus among shoppers, noting that some shopping centers have recently started to apply intensive precautionary measures, and it is useful for other centers to expand the application of similar measures.
In the same context, consumer Mustafa Ibrahim said that the increase in precautionary measures in shopping centers in Dubai is one of the positive things that he recently observed, stressing the need for other shopping centers to expand by applying similar measures, with an emphasis on the application of precautionary measures during periods of reductions.
He explained that the reductions initiatives are beneficial to stores and consumers alike, but they require more stringent regulatory measures, in light of the ongoing pandemic.
Increase measures
In addition, the director of public relations at the "Arabian Center" Commercial Center, Ahmed Youssef, said that the center's administration has recently implemented gradual plans to increase precautionary measures and safety measures to confront the spread of the Corona virus, in line with the growing demand of shoppers at the center and the continuation of the pandemic.
He added that those plans included forming follow-up teams to implement safety instructions related to spacing between shoppers, wearing masks, and using hand sanitiser fluids, in addition to increasing the number of devices for measuring temperatures, and increasing the number of supervisors at the entrances to the center.
He pointed out that the intensification of procedures also included following up the implementation of safety measures inside the stores, not just outside them, and warning store employees not to allow more than the permissible number to enter, in order to avoid any signs of crowding, which applies during periods of sales.
Youssef revealed that the intensification of precautionary measures also included focusing on monitoring children's play areas, to prevent any wrong practices, such as not observing spacing, or wearing masks, in addition to alerting supervisors and personnel to ensure the availability of containers of hand sanitizing liquids in the various areas of the center, especially in The areas that are most used, such as ATM locations, and near the entrances of retail stores, pointing out that the intensification of procedures coincides with the increasing initiatives of discounts, preparing for the winter season, which usually witnesses an influx of tourist groups, and an increase in the demand for shopping centers.
Numbers of supervisors
For his part, CEO of Al Ahly Holding Group and "Dubai Outlet Mall", Mohammed Nasser Khamas, reviewed the additional measures taken by the shopping center, saying that the center has stepped up precautionary measures and safety measures by increasing the number of supervisors at the entrances to the center and in the main corridors. To prevent overcrowding, in addition to following up the implementation of safety measures inside stores, and not only following them from the outside.
He stressed that the center’s management is interested in following up the implementation of safety measures more broadly during the cuts ’periods, pointing out that the intensification of procedures comes to confront the spread of the pandemic, especially with the preparation for the winter season, and he expects to receive more tourist groups with the return of flights to many international destinations.
Cameras increase
In the same context, Abdul Hamid Al-Khashabi, the spokesperson for the centers of the "Aswaaq Group", affiliated to the "Dubai Government Investments Corporation", said that a number of stores in shopping centers began recently, to expand offering offers of discounts that they rely on to raise their sales and compensate for the closing periods and repercussions Corona pandemic.
He continued, "This necessitated raising the precautionary measures to keep pace with the offer of discounts that are witnessing a demand from consumers."
He stressed that the group's management increased the number of indicative panels for shoppers throughout the centers, and also increased the number of supervisors to follow up on precautionary measures, such as spacing, wearing masks, as well as increasing the temperature cameras.
He agreed with his counterparts that the follow-up and control would shift inside the stores themselves, instead of being satisfied with following them externally, especially during periods of sales, pointing out that some stores may face difficulties in organizing the entry of shoppers.
Consumers are calling for expansion and strict application of measures during the cuts.
Focus on monitoring children's play areas to prevent any malpractice.
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