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19 March 2024

Ministry inspects Spinneys outlet in Sharjah

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The UAE Ministry of Economy has today conducted an inspection of Spinney’s Sahara Center outlet in Sharjah in cooperation with the Sharjah Economic Development Department (Sedd) as part of its ongoing market inspection programme covering the various emirates during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

Dr. Hashim Al Nuaimi, Director of the Ministry's Consumer Protection Department, conducted today’s visit with the participation of Tariq Al Suwaidi, Director of the Ministry's office in Sharjah, and Nabil Salim Al Mashwi, Commercial Officer of Sedd’s Commercial Protection Department. Members from local media channels were present as well.

The management of Spinneys clarified during the inspection that it has dedicated 10 discount offers during the Holy Month inclusive of around 70 items with average reductions of 10 to 25 per cent.

The management added that it is committed to the price fixing initiative for 2016 which includes around 186 items, noting that the Sahara branch welcomes around 3,000 shoppers daily.

Dr. Al Nuaimi noted some comments received during the visit, the most important of which was the need to clearly display the price, name and specifications in Arabic, English and other languages on Spinneys price tags.

He explained that this is in line with the commitment to the Consumer Protection Law, adding that among other future goals is the inclusion of Arabic text in the local currency as well.

The Ministry of Economy also directed that the list of fixed-price items for 2016 be posted at the entrance of the stores to identify items that are subject to price cuts – including before and after prices and the discount rate – and that price detectors also be installed in stores.

He further urged consumers to get in touch with the Ministry’s Consumer Protection Center at 600522225 in case they have any complaints, comments or proposals related to consumer protection.