The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the Technical Authority for Supervision of Goods and Price Determination, held a key meeting to assess the readiness of Kuwaiti markets for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan. This meeting, led by Faisal Al-Ansari, Director of the Commercial Control Department, was aimed at ensuring the smooth operation of key commercial sectors during Ramadan.

During the meeting, Al-Ansari met with the heads of the inspection and emergency departments to discuss plans for intensifying market oversight. Key areas of focus will include central markets, cooperative societies, meat and date shops, restaurants, sweet shops, and mills. The goal is to ensure that these businesses adhere to the Ministry’s approved price guidelines and maintain high food safety standards.

Intensive Inspections to Begin Before Ramadan

Al-Ansari announced that comprehensive inspection campaigns would be rolled out starting next week. These campaigns will focus on monitoring price stability and ensuring compliance with the ministry-approved pricing, especially as prices may fluctuate during Ramadan. Inspectors will compare prices before and after Ramadan to detect any irregularities.

Ensuring Food Safety During Girgean

In addition to price monitoring, Al-Ansari stressed the importance of inspecting sweet shops to ensure the safety of food items, particularly those prepared for the traditional Girgean celebration during Ramadan. The ministry is committed to protecting consumers by ensuring that all food products meet health and safety standards.