I have 2 important and urgent questions. Please help.

1) Is it true that the text found on packages of bar soaps (eg lux, dove, imperial leather), detergents, toothpaste (eg colgate, darlie) and beverages ( eg milo, ovaltine, redbull) sold in Dubai and other Middle eastern countries must be written in Englilsh or Arabic or Both. Or else these products will be rejected by the Middle eastern retailers and consumers.

Is it acceptable if the text found on the packages be written predominantly in English but has other languages ( eg. Chinese, Malay, Thai ) written behind it or at its sides.

How about if the text on the product is written in English, Arabic and one or more other languages (eg Chinese, Malay, Thai), would it be acceptable to retailers.


I look forward to your reply.

well retailers have to mention at least both languages english & arabic and this rule is applied according to the license issued to them. yes, they may reject the items not mentioning both languages.

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