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UAE residents can now file complaints as cold-

calling rules take effect

Telemarketers are also prohibited from using personal numbers for marketing calls; those
who receive such calls can report the violation via SMS

by

Waheed Abbas

File photo used for illustrative purposes

Published: Thu 29 Aug 2024, 12:14 PM

Last updated: Fri 30 Aug 2024, 3:20 PM

Residents and investors can now file complaints against cold callers who are violating the new
regulations that came into effect on August 27.

Under the new mechanism announced on Thursday, the public can report violations to the federal
or local authority that licensed the telemarketer to sell goods and services.

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unwanted-sales-calls