Dubai: Inspectors from the Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection Division of the Department of Economic Development (DED) conducted field visits to the vegetable and fruit market as well as a number of consumer and food product outlets in Dubai to check market prices.
The field visits complement the campaign organised recently with consumer and food products suppliers in many shopping malls. The visits covered outlets of Union Cooperative Society, Hyper Panda, Mirdif City Centre, Carrefour, Lulu supermarket and Spinneys.
"This campaign is part of DED's commitment to protect consumer rights, and highlights DED's continued co-ordination with retail outlets to offer foodstuff products at reasonable and consistent prices, especially during Ramadan," said Sami Al Qamzi, DED Director General.
"The field visits also aimed at enhancing awareness of consumer protection and ensure the availability of products at suitable prices, and maintain the stability of prices, especially during Ramadan," added Omar Bushahab, CEO of the DED's Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection Division.
Ramadan baskets
He said that Ramadan Food Baskets offered by the outlets are optional in Dubai due to the low turnout of buyers in recent years.
"We look at working together to provide best services to consumers. DED will continue to communicate with consumers and merchants in all outlets to maintain a balance between availability and prices of goods."
