Consumers need to be more vigilant when they're shopping online.
That's the message from Dubai's Department of Economic Development (DED).
However, authorities say they have no jurisdiction when it comes online sites that aren't registered in the UAE.
Ahmad Al Zaabi, Director of Consumer Protection at the DED, explains what shoppers can do to make sure they're protected.
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Abu Dhabi has greenlighted 24 infrastructure projects under a new AED55 billion public-private partnership that will see the development of roads, flood control systems and education campuses among others.
Abu Dhabi aims for 80% local materials in housing projects
Abu Dhabi plans to increase the use of locally manufactured building materials in housing developments to as much as 80 per cent under a new agreement between two government entities.
UAE Central Bank support package reaches AED 6.2 billion
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced the key outcomes of its comprehensive support package designed to strengthen the resilience of financial institutions.
Dubai Holding picks 15 scale-ups from 1,400+ applicants for sustainability challenge
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