Dubai tightens students' health and safety: School canteens, containers, pools, bottles and uniforms under scrutiny
Dubai: Dubai Municipality's field teams — now recognisable in jackets branded "City Inspectors" — have fanned out across more than 500 educational institutions, widening the net of what falls under the scanner, ahead of the 2026–2027 school academic year that began on Monday. Alongside school canteens and campus facilities, everyday items such as food containers and drinking water bottles are…
Dubai's Dubai Municipality has intensified its inspections of educational institutions ahead of the 2026-2027 school year, to ensure student health and safety. In addition to school canteens and facilities, everyday items such as food containers, drinking water bottles, and uniforms are now under scrutiny. The authority aims to uphold approved nutrition guidelines, ensuring safe and nutritious meals for students.
The City Inspectors are also examining ventilation, air-conditioning, water systems, and pool safety. Awareness programs are being conducted for students, parents, and school staff, teaching them to make healthier food choices and adopt good hygiene practices.
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