{
  "id": 19616882,
  "title": "MoCI promotes consumer awareness among members of Qatar Cultural Centre for Deaf",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/moci-promotes-consumer-awareness-among-members-of-qatar-cultural",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-12T06:54:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar Business",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar-business",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/12/11/2026/moci-promotes-consumer-awareness-among-members-of-qatar-cultural-centre-for-deaf"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Doha, Qatar, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through its Consumer Protection and Combating Commercial Fraud Department, recently hosted an awareness workshop. This event was organized jointly with the Qatar Cultural Centre for the Deaf, with the purpose of educating members who are deaf or hard of hearing about their consumer rights and the importance of safeguarding themselves from commercial fraud and deceptive business practices.\n\nThe primary objective of this workshop was to strengthen consumer protection measures and increase awareness among various sections of society, encompassing deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. It aimed to inform these participants about their consumer rights and the potential risks associated with fraudulent commercial activities, while simultaneously promoting responsible consumer behavior throughout the community.\n\nThe workshop, conducted by a sign language expert from the Qatar Cultural Centre for the Deaf, delved into several crucial aspects. These included equipping participants with knowledge on how to verify product quality and ensure compliance with specifications. Additionally, the workshop emphasized the significance of checking prices and the information presented on goods and products, serving as a crucial step towards fostering a more informed and vigilant consumer base.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), represented by the Consumer Protection and Combating Commercial Fraud Department, organised an awareness workshop in cooperation with the Qatar Cultural Centre for the Deaf.</p> <p>The workshop targeted members of the Centre who are deaf or hard of hearing, aiming to raise their awareness of consumer rights and protect them from…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune Business",
        "title": "MoCI raises consumer rights awareness among deaf community",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/moci-raises-consumer-rights-awareness-among-deaf-community",
        "published": "2026-11-10T21:28:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}