Dubai Economy has reassured public about availability of masks, gloves and sanitiser
Supermarket chain Lulu is sourcing 1.6 million face masks daily on average for the UAE.
Dubai Economy revealed the delivery numbers in a move to reassure residents concerned about the availability of items such as face masks, gloves and hand sanitiser amid the current coronavirus crisis.
Mohammed Ali Rashed Lootah, CEO of the commercial compliance & consumer protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy, said: “The prompt action by Lulu Group to provide adequate supplies of hygiene essentials will enhance confidence among the public and help them comply with the prevention guidelines against the pandemic.”
Dubai Economy also reminded residents to shop responsibly and avoid hoarding of essentials.
Lootah added: “Retailers in Dubai, especially those supplying basic needs of people, have risen to the occasion and ensured that residents do not face any shortage during this critical time.”
There are over 75 branches of Lulu across the UAE, including 17 in Dubai.
V. Nandakumar, chief communications officer of Lulu Group, said: “From the time of the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic, we have been flying-in these essentials so that we have uninterrupted availability and sustained supply of such goods throughout all our stores. We are sourcing these hygiene products from the top manufacturers who fully comply with international best practices and health standards.”
Dubai Economy has urged consumers to raise any concerns regarding unavailability of essentials or price manipulation on the call centre number 600 54 5555, the ‘Dubai Consumer’ app, or on the Consumerrights.ae website.
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