The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Economy, and the Sultanate of Oman, represented by Public Authority for Consumer Protection (PACP), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expedite legal and technical cooperation in the field of consumer protection between the two countries.
Mohammed Ahmed al Shehhi, Under-Secretary for Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Economy, confirmed that the UAE and Oman have made significant headway in the field of legislations concerning the protection of consumer rights. The MoU will build upon the synergy established to date and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices for the benefit of consumers in both countries.
Dr Saeed bin Khamis al Kaabi, Chairman, Public Authority for Consumer Protection, said the MoU will help drive further cooperation between Oman and the UAE. Affirming that the MoU will allow for a better exchange of information, studies and expertise, he pointed out that as a key outcome of the agreement, consumers in the UAE and Oman will gain access to information related to the price of commodities.
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