Plans To Support Consumers During Ramadan By Ministry of Economy

Great care is being taken by the Ministry of Economy in order to protect the interests of consumers during the Holy month of Ramadan. The Ministry of Economy has announced a full fledged plan for that matter. The Director General of Ministry of Economy Mohammed Ahmed Bin Abdul Aziz Al Shihhi has said that these plans which we have made are in line with the directions of His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri. Moreover, this is to ensure that the consumers do not get affected by any of the market price manipulations.

Mr. Al Shihhi said: “We have agreed with all concerned parties to join hands to avoid any manipulation of prices, and we have already established censorship team works in cooperation with the Ministry's offices in each emirate to closely monitor the sale of meat, vegetables, fish and chicken at all major retail outlets. We will also coordinate awareness campaigns before and during Ramadan to inform consumers on the availability of commodities. The ministry will distribute leaflets and brochures in coordination with the local departments that will guide consumers on the right behavior and avoid any manipulation attempts.”

This new plan majorly focuses on five important areas which include suppliers, advertising campaign, retail outlets, field visits and government departments. He further said that in each Emirate there are local departments with whom Ministry has already met representatives including cambers of commerce and economic departments, Emirates Coop, municipalities and Emirates Community for Consumer protection. The already chalked out plan includes price manipulation during Ramadan or warning suppliers against monopoly carry outs. The Ministry is coordinating with Awqaf Authority and Islamic affairs against hoarding goods. Further plans are setting interviews on broadcast media which highlights the Ramadan preparations. Moreover, the Ministry has assured the community supplying continuous and regular important goods in the markets.