Shops in the retail sector started offering discounts in appreciation of the "recipients" ... and as an encouragement to others

Consumers are demanding that those who receive the Corona vaccine be given preferential benefits

The vaccine is a safe and effective way to limit the spread of the "Covid-19" virus.

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Consumers demanded that those receiving the Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine be granted discounts and preferential benefits in retail stores, airlines, real estate, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and cinemas.

They explained to "Emirates Today" that providing these preferential benefits would encourage more residents to take the vaccine faster.

Companies and shops operating in the retail, hospitality and transportation sectors have recently started community initiatives aimed at giving consumers who receive the vaccine special discounts and privileges, in appreciation of them, as well as encouraging others to obtain it, as well as providing an environment in which the consumer feels comfortable and safe.

Consumer proposals

In detail, consumer Hassan Moussa demanded that residents of the country who receive the Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine be given discounts and preferential benefits, to encourage more to obtain it faster, stressing the importance of discounts and incentives to include major areas important to the consumer, such as retail trade and hotels. , And restaurants.

In turn, consumer Khaled Abdel-Qader agreed on the importance of granting preferential discounts and benefits to vaccine recipients, pointing out that a very limited number of retail stores and service companies have already begun to grant discounts to those who have received it.

He suggested that the preferential advantages include priority access to some services in important and vital areas, such as retail trade, airlines, restaurants, cinemas, gyms, and others.

In the same context, consumer Aisha Qassem considered that the existence of discounts and preferential benefits for vaccine recipients motivates more consumers to obtain it, and develops a sense of distinction, noting that real estate companies, aviation, restaurants, clothing stores, sports equipment, and transportation companies , She will also benefit from this initiative by increasing her sales.

Hospitality companies

In addition, a hospitality company, which has branches in Dubai, revealed that it has already started granting those who received the first dose of the vaccine a 10% discount in its restaurants in the emirate, and the discount increases to 20% for those who received the second dose.

A spokesman for the company, Alok Deepak, said that the discounts are conditional on the existence of evidence that the consumer has obtained the vaccine, pointing out that this step aims to show the company’s appreciation for those who have received the Corona virus vaccine, and to encourage various members of society to obtain it during the coming period, in addition to A sense of safety in receiving and serving vaccinated recipients.

Bakery chain

For its part, a chain of bakeries in Abu Dhabi, "MA", placed a prominent sign at the entrances of their stores, stating that they would offer a 20% discount on some types of baked goods and sweets in their bakeries, conditional on providing proof of getting the vaccine.

The sales official, Masoud Muhammad, told Al-Emarat Al-Youm that this step is an expression of appreciation for the vaccine recipients, and encourages more shoppers and those dealing with bakery branches to receive the vaccine, as it is a safe and effective way to limit the spread of the "Covid-19" virus.

transportation company

In turn, a transportation company confirmed that it contributes through its own initiative to encourage customers to receive the vaccine, by offering a discount of up to 25% on two trips, from and to the vaccination centers in the country, with a maximum of 20 dirhams.

In the same context, an official in the Commercial Centers Management Company in Abu Dhabi (A.N.) said that a clothing store in the center submitted a request for approval to offer discounts to vaccine recipients, expecting the success of the experiment, and that the coming period would witness requests from other stores, to take this step. .

He stressed that the center’s management generally encourages these initiatives that come within the framework of social responsibility and responding to the state’s policies aimed at overcoming the Corona pandemic.

Al-Bahar: A very positive initiative that carries "safety" and stimulates sales

Retail expert Ibrahim Al-Bahr said that offering discounts and benefits to those receiving the Coronavirus vaccine is a very positive initiative that deserves encouragement, in order to circulate it to various branches of the retail trade, especially those that witness gatherings of consumers and basic services, foremost among which are commercial centers and restaurants. , Cinemas, and cafes.

Al-Bahr believed that this initiative encourages more of the country's population to receive the vaccine, and also gives a greater competitive advantage to these companies that sponsor the initiative, greater than their counterpart.

He explained that these initiatives contribute to revitalizing the market, as well as increasing the demand for the services of these entities that offer them, and raising their sales, not only because of discounts, but because consumers feel more psychological comfort and more safety when being in these places, given that a large number of those who come to them will be Who have received the vaccine.

• A Diyafah company gives 10% discount to those who received the first dose of the vaccine.

• A commercial center in Abu Dhabi that promotes the initiative in the context of social responsibility.

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