The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) announced the closure of several branches of a restaurant in different areas for two weeks each, due to violation of Article No. (10) of Law No. (8) of 2008 regarding Consumer Protection. The violation was due to failure to comply with the principles and controls of price increases. The restaurant branches increased their prices on food delivery platforms, thereby deviating from the restaurant menu price and limiting consumers’ choices. The closures come as part of the intensive inspection campaigns carried out by MoCI to monitor markets and commercial activities in the country, with the aim of controlling prices and uncovering abuses and fraudulent, counterfeit, and non-conforming goods. The Ministry stressed that it would not tolerate any negligence when it comes to the obligations stipulated in Law No. (8) of 2008 on Consumer Protection and its executive bylaws. The Ministry is working to intensify its inspection campaigns to control violating practices, and to refer violators of laws and Ministerial decisions to the competent authorities to take due measures. The Ministry also urges all citizens and residents to report any violations or infractions through the following channels:
- Call Centre: 16001
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