
The authorities in Dubai fined 159 companies a total of 50,000 dirhams each for violating marketing rules over the phone. The corresponding decision was made during the strengthening of control over compliance with norms and laws in the field of telemarketing and direct marketing calls. These fines are intended as a warning to all companies to ensure they do not violate laws and rules related to marketing and advertising actions via phone," the authorities emphasized in the relevant department. Authorities reminded that companies are obliged to comply with laws and norms when conducting direct marketing through calls, warning that any violations will be strictly penalized.