Ministry takes measures to ensure consumer rights

dubai — In preparation for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, the consumer protection department of the Ministry of Economy held meetings with its stakeholders to ensure best practices for consumers.

Dr Hashim Saeed Al Nuaimi, director of the Ministry’s consumer protection department and rapporteur of the supreme committee for consumer protection, briefed the media at the ministry’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, highlighting specific consumer protection initiatives.

Al Nuaimi said that the daily imports of vegetables and fruits in Dubai market during the holy month will reach about 21,000 tonnes, while daily Abu Dhabi imports will exceed 4,000 tonnes.

He added that the current stock of vegetables and fruits has increased to about 125,000 tonnes, partially attributed to improved refrigeration capabilities in the port markets of Abu Dhabi and Al Aweer in Dubai.

He said that the implementation of the price fixing initiative has also been followed up through these meetings. He revealed that the number of fixed-price commodities for 2017 has reached about 4,500, which is up by 15 per cent over last year. Al Nuaimi added that the department has held around 40 meetings since the beginning of 2017 with the suppliers and traders focusing on procedures and coordination for Ramadan. — Wam