UAE Supermarkets Offer 50% Discounts on 10,000 Products for Ramadan
The Ministry of Economy revealed that around 644 major outlets in the UAE are offering discounts exceeding 50% on 10,000 products during Ramadan. One co-op reported discounts totaling Dh35 million.
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Lulu Hypermarket has announced 65% discounts on 5,500 products, while another co-op is offering 60% off on over 5,000 items.
Sultan Darwish, Director of Consumer Protection and Commercial Control at the ministry, noted a significant influx of food items into UAE markets, with daily imports reaching 15,000 tonnes at Al Aweer Fruits and Vegetables Market in Dubai and 6,000 tonnes from Abu Dhabi traders.
This is aimed at ensuring adequate food supplies during the peak Ramadan period.
The ministry is committed to preventing supermarkets from raising the prices of nine essential products, including cooking oils, eggs, and dairy, without prior approval. They plan to conduct 420 inspections throughout Ramadan.
Additionally, the ministry has coordinated with local consumer protection authorities for further inspections. In the first two months of 2024, they carried out 768 inspection campaigns.
They remain vigilant through an electronic link with 14 major outlets to monitor any price changes on essential products, flagging discrepancies in real-time.
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Darwish encouraged consumers to report any pricing irregularities or quality issues via the toll-free number 8001222 or through social media. Last year, 93% of the 1,891 consumer complaints received were resolved timely.
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