JEDDAH: A number of gas stations in Makkah region which failed to raise the standards and level of services at the facilities, including mosques, restaurants and toilets, will be closed down.
An order in this regard has been issued by Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, local media reported on Saturday.
These gas stations failed to heed the instructions despite being given a grace period of two years, Sultan Al-Dowsari, the spokesman of Makkah Governorate was quoted as saying.
The decision was taken during a meeting of the council of Makkah region, he said.
These facilities were found violating the norms on cleanliness and other things during inspections. Accordingly, Jeddah, Makkah and Taif municipalities will shut down these gas stations.
The owners of these stations had been told to install air-conditioning systems, have proper lighting in the mosques and follow hygiene and safety standards.
The governor’s decision came after the deadline given to the erring stations ended.
An order in this regard has been issued by Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, local media reported on Saturday.
These gas stations failed to heed the instructions despite being given a grace period of two years, Sultan Al-Dowsari, the spokesman of Makkah Governorate was quoted as saying.
The decision was taken during a meeting of the council of Makkah region, he said.
These facilities were found violating the norms on cleanliness and other things during inspections. Accordingly, Jeddah, Makkah and Taif municipalities will shut down these gas stations.
The owners of these stations had been told to install air-conditioning systems, have proper lighting in the mosques and follow hygiene and safety standards.
The governor’s decision came after the deadline given to the erring stations ended.
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