MoCI raises consumer rights awareness among deaf community

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) in Qatar recently conducted an awareness workshop to enhance consumer rights knowledge among the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Organised in collaboration with the Qatar Cultural Centre for the Deaf, the workshop aimed to educate members of this community on their consumer rights and protect them from commercial fraud and misleading practices.

The workshop, led by a sign language expert, covered essential topics such as verifying product quality and compliance, checking prices and information on goods, and identifying various types of commercial fraud. It also emphasized responsible consumer practices, reporting procedures, and the services offered by the Consumer Protection and Combating Commercial Fraud Department.

MoCI reiterated its dedication to raising consumer rights awareness and fostering responsible consumer behavior across all segments of society. The ministry also stressed the importance of collaboration with relevant entities to support the consumer protection framework and ensure a secure and equitable commercial environment for everyone.