Dubai Economy Fines 95 Shops and Kiosks for Annoying Promotions

The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy has fined 95 shops and kiosks in addition to closing down 10 of them for interrupting consumers and forcing them to buy products as part of their promotional campaigns. Altogether, 91 fines and 96 warnings were issued to violators across various shopping malls while another four fines and nine warnings were issued in the open markets.

Dubai Economy, as part of ensuring a pleasant shopping experience in Dubai, encourages the public to report annoying promotional activities in the markets. Consumers can report such annoying activities by registering a consumer complaint with Dubai Economy under the ‘disturbing promotion in the market’ category.

Dubai Economy has also urged business owners to comply with laws and regulations and avoid annoying consumers. Consumers can report annoying promotions either on the ‘Dubai Consumer’ app or the Consumerrights.ae website, or by calling 600 54 5555.