Combating Covid-19: Notice high prices in UAE’s retail stores? Report them

  • Date: 07-Apr-2020
  • Source: Khaleej Times
  • Sector:Retail
  • Country:UAE
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Combating Covid-19: Notice high prices in UAE’s retail stores? Report them

The Ministry of Economy coordinates with the local authorities to monitor prices and inspect more than 1,600 suppliers and retail outlets.. If residents have detected unreasonable hike in prices of food products, there're many platforms to report such violations.. "The Ministry of Economy continues to make daily inspections in the markets to check the availability of goods," Al Suwaidi said.. "We have a dedicated team to investigate complaints submitted by consumers and take appropriate action.. We urge consumers to report any unjustified price increase," Humaid Al Muhairi, Ministry of Economy spokesperson, said.. Dubai Economy has launched a 'Price Monitor' to track daily prices of food products and essentials.. The 'Price Monitor', available in Arabic and English, will allow shoppers and businesses on a daily basis to track and compare the prices of essentials.. Consumers can also follow twitter handle @Dubai_DED to get daily updated list of minimum and maximum prices of essentials.. On Sunday, Dubai Economy imposed fines on 14 merchants, including nine pharmacies.. Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) asked consumers to use digital 'Consumer goods prices' services to know if products across major outlets in Abu Dhabi are correctly priced before purchasing them.. Prices can be checked