The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has launched an initiative called “Shop with Confidence” for ensuring transparency in promotions and protecting consumer rights.
The aim of the initiative, according to the Ministry, is to enhance transparency in business transactions and develop confidence between suppliers and consumers.
The ministry emphasised that it has coordinated with all commercial complexes to put the initiative mark “Shop with Confidence” in a clear manner in their promotion advertisements to show consumers that they have approval from the Ministry for the offer.
All invoices should include the initiative mark. The aim of this initiative is to prevent any violation or fake or unlicensed promotions.
Along the initiative mark, there is the direct contact number of the Ministry — 16001 — for approaching it in case of complaint, said the Ministry yesterday in a statement.
The ministry emphasised that it will inspect all shopping complexes to ensure compliance.
It urged consumers to have bills and check the price-list showing the price before and after promotion.
