Emirates Society for Consumer Protection has provided 10 tips for what it calls “smart shopping” during the holy month of Ramadan.
The society urged consumers to prepare a detailed budget.
This is by determining their monthly income and distributing it across essential expenses.
Besides allocating a portion for emergencies and savings.
It also emphasized the importance of creating a shopping list of necessary items before shopping and sticking to it.
As well as taking advantage of promotions.
Emirates Society for Consumer Protection stressed the importance of sound financial planning during Ramadan and adhering to the set budget.
Al Muhairi: “Consumers Should Avoid Being Swayed by Large Discounts.”
The Chairman of Emirates Society for Consumer Protection Board of Directors, Mohammed Khalifa bin Azir Al Muhairi, affirmed that it is essential to avoid extravagance and waste during Ramadan by wise shopping.
He added that purchasing appropriate quantities can prevent food and financial waste.
With high focus on quality rather than quantity.
He emphasized the importance of verifying the validity of promotional offers before purchasing.
By benefiting from trustworthy deals only.
Moreover, consumers should ensure that these offers align with their actual needs.
They should also avoid being swayed by large discounts without confirming the quality and necessity of the product.
How To Make Your Shopping A Smart Process ?
Al Muhairi urged consumers to do the following:
- Compare product prices at different retail outlets to secure the best value for money
- Utilizing reliable applications and websites that facilitate easy price comparisons
- Keeping purchase receipts to safeguard consumer rights in case of any defects or the need for exchanges or returns
He stated that consumer awareness is the cornerstone of protecting their rights.
As it is ensuring they receive the best goods and services.
As well-informed consumer understands his rights and responsibilities.
He also makes informed purchasing decisions and avoids misleading promotions or low-quality products.
Additionally, consumer awareness fosters fair competition among suppliers, ultimately enhancing the quality of available products and services in the market.
Enhance Ramadan Shopping Experience
Mohammed Khalifa bin Azir Al Muhairi also called on retail outlets to consider consumer needs and offer transparent promotional deals that ease financial burdens.
These promotions should be clearly detailed, of high quality, and display prices transparently.
While adhering to advertised rates and avoiding unjustified price increases.
This helps build trust between consumers and suppliers and ensures a fair and transparent commercial environment.
He pointed out that retail outlets are committed to ensuring the availability of essential goods in sufficient quantities and at reasonable prices.
Particularly during Ramadan when demand for certain products increases.
This is done in coordination with relevant authorities to maintain market stability and meet consumer needs.
Consumer Protection
Al Muhairi affirmed that the UAE is committed to protecting consumer rights.
And also to regulating the relationship between consumers and retailers through a comprehensive legal framework, primarily Federal Law No. (15) of 2020 on Consumer Protection.
Al Muhairi mentioned that Emirates Society for Consumer Protection conducts ongoing awareness campaigns through media outlets and social media platforms to educate consumers on proper shopping behaviors and their rights and responsibilities.
The society also coordinates with the Ministry of Economy and regulatory authorities to ensure price stability and the availability of essential goods.
He reaffirmed the society commitment to providing communication channels for consumers.
So they can report violations or commercial misconduct and to follow up on complaints with relevant authorities to ensure prompt and effective resolution.
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Ramadan 10 Smart Shopping Tips:
- Prepare a detailed budget for Ramadan.
- Practice sound financial planning and adhere to the set budget.
- Create a shopping list of essential needs before shopping and stick to it.
- Take advantage of promotions and verify their validity before purchasing.
- Avoid overspending by purchasing appropriate quantities to prevent waste.
- Focus on product quality rather than quantity.
- Only purchase items after confirming that offers align with actual needs.
- Avoid being tempted by large discounts.
- Compare product prices across multiple retail outlets.
- Keep purchase receipts to safeguard consumer rights.
