'According to statistics available and studies we conducted, a large segment of consumers in Dubai belong to GCC and other Arab states. Lootah noted that Dubai being a preferred shopping destination for tourists and residents should offer varied choices and services to consumers in the emirate. Consumers who don't know English also should be able to read and understand what is written on the invoices they receive.' Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, CCCP Executive Director, said: 'The Department of Economic Development is committed to preserving the Arabic language and its position in the society, as well as to protecting consumer rights and the integrity of purchases. The invoices should have Arabic as the main language before the beginning of 2017 when CCCP will start monitoring the transition.

The move also makes it mandatory to use Arabic across menu cards, invoices and price tags, in addition to any other language of the business owner's choice. Now, Arabic will be the main language in receipts, menu cards as well as call centres in Dubai.Īccording to a new initiative launched by the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) at the Department of Economic Development (DED) all commercial establishments have to use Arabic while issuing invoices and receipts, at reception desks and call centres.

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