The Court of First Instance in the Wilayat of Samail recently ruled in conviction of an expat from Asian nationality, for the violation of Consumer Protection Law as promulgated by Royal Decree No. 66/2014. The ruling was in favor of 3 months jail time, cancellation of authorization, and permanent deportation from the country, as well as, the disposal of the seized goods.
The Directorate General of Consumer Protection in Al-Batinah North has recently organized improving services and dealing with complaints workshop. The workshop was presented by Dr. Qasim Muhammad Al-Mamari, Assistant Professor in Information Technology and Systems and Director of the Information Technology Program at the Faculty of Applied Sciences College, 23 Heads of departments, legal researchers, law enforcement officers, administrative affairs clerks, media personnel and awareness specialists participated.
PACP has been able to recover an amount of OMR 12000 for a consumer through an amicable settlement, between the consumer and a car dealer. This comes as a part PACP’s efforts to solve the complaints and reports by the consumers amicably.
PACP launched a recall in cooperation with Zawawi Trading Company for 9 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2018 as 5 Mercedes S 450 L AMG with VINs WDD2221661A371071 - WDD2221661A384146, two Mercedes S 450 L with VINs WDD2221661A375867 -WDD2221661A376087 and one Mercedes S 560 L with VIN WDD2221831A384290, as well as, one S-650 Maybach with VIN WDD2229801A377413 were recalled.
The Consumer Protection Department in Dhofar participated in the Royal Court Affairs Open Day for the employees of the Royal Court Affairs and their families, which was held in Sultan Qaboos Complex youth culture and entertainment in Salalah, this participation is a part of PACP efforts to promote safe consumer culture among the members of community in cooperation with the various establishments in Oman..