Under the watchful eye of Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the bustling markets of Ahmadi Governorate faced a thorough examination recently. With the holy month of Ramadan approaching, a team of inspectors from the Ahmadi Emergency Department descended upon various central markets and shops, their mission clear: to ensure fair prices and thwart any attempts at hoarding.
Led by the indefatigable Khaled Al-Muhailbi, the inspectors unearthed a dozen violations of price controls during their diligent scrutiny. This robust inspection regimen, according to Al-Muhailbi, is part of the ministry’s concerted effort to ramp up enforcement activities, particularly in anticipation of Ramadan.
Their tasks were manifold: combating commercial deceit, verifying the freshness of food items, and safeguarding against the manipulation of special promotions. Warehouses, too, were not spared from their vigilant gaze, as inspectors sought to prevent unjustifiable price hikes resulting from clandestine stockpiling.
Al-Muhailbi minced no words when he declared that transgressors would face the full force of the law. “Should our inspections uncover violations,” he warned, “we will not hesitate to file reports and deliver offenders into the hands of the appropriate authorities for swift justice.”
Emphasizing the paramount importance of consumer protection, Al-Muhailbi urged citizens to report any instances of fraud or malpractice. Whether through established channels like the Commercial Control and Consumer Protection Sector’s centers or via modern means such as the hotline, WhatsApp, or the ‘Easy’ app, no avenue for lodging complaints was left unexplored.
In Kuwait’s relentless pursuit of fairness and transparency in its markets, the message is clear: hoarders beware, for the eyes of justice are upon you.
