The National reports that Abu Dhabi’s Ministry of Economy has been receiving complaints from consumers that some distributors had raised the cost of Al Jazeera Sport viewing cards for the World Cup broadcasts, forcing the ministry to investigate on this issue. It has been reported that football fans who have paid more than the recommended price for World Cup viewing cards are being urged to keep their receipts and report the seller to the ministry.
Al Jazeera has been requested to publish adverts in newspapers reminding customers of the official cost of the card to avoid price gouging.

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