Ministry of Economy fines 18 retail outlets in Ras Al Khaimah fruits and vegetables market

The fines, of Dhs1,000 and above, come after initial warnings to traders, and will be followed by shop closures if violations continue.

Dr. Hashim Al Nuaimi, Director of the Consumer Protection Department, toured the wholesale and retail market accompanied by officials from the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development and Ras Al Khaimah Municipality.

The inspection team found prices of most commodities remain stable and detected no attempts to manipulate the market, Dr. Al Nuaimi said. The team took the disciplinary action against outlets that did not display price tags on their products, or violated other Ministry agreements.

"The UAE Ministry of Economy is committed to supervising UAE consumer markets during Ramadan and will act quickly and decisively to ensure all outlets adhere to the federal consumer protection law," Dr. Al Nuaimi said. "We will not show any leniency to price manipulators or monopoly traders."

"Our specialist teams will intensify their visits to monitor sales outlets across Ras Al Khaimah and markets across the emirates in keeping with the Ministry's priority to ensure consumer protection during the holy month of Ramadan," he added.

The Ministry, he added, welcomes feedback and suggestions from the public and business community to sustain optimal conditions.