Ample supplies and competitive pricing policies have come under the scrutiny of inspection patrols monitoring goods ahead of Eid Al Fitr across the kingdom’s markets and outlets to ensure importers and retailers play fair with customers.
Industry and Commerce Ministry control and resources assistant under-secretary Abdulaziz Al Ashraaf said the campaigns are being carried out in co-operation with the private sector as it negotiates the current regional challenges.
“They come as part of efforts to maintain price stability and to verify the compliance of businesses with laws and regulations, and also to enhance customer confidence in transactions,” said Mr Al Ashraaf.
“The ministry has implemented pre-Eid inspection plans covering key seasonal activities, including fruit and vegetable shops, beauty salons, tailoring outlets, sweet shops and bakeries, restaurants, catering kitchens, as well as malls and commercial centres.
“The campaigns focus on monitoring market conditions and identifying any indicators that may affect the smooth flow of goods.”
