From mid-August 2024, companies need to obtain prior approval from competent authority
Pavitra Shetty
Published on June 10, 2024, 15:39:23
The UAE has introduced stricter regulations for telemarketing via phone calls, requiring companies to obtain prior approval from the competent authority. The new measures, effective from mid-August 2024, include administrative penalties such as warnings and fines of up to Dh150,000 for violators.
Key Points of the New Regulations
Prior Approval Required: Companies must obtain approval from the competent authority before engaging in telemarketing.
Individual Restrictions: Individuals are prohibited from making marketing calls using phones registered in their names. All marketing calls must come from phones registered with licensed telemarketing companies.
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