Ministry of Trade and Export Development Reports 1,381 Economic Violations in First Two Days of Ramadan 2026
The Ministry of Trade and Export Development announced on Saturday that its economic‑control brigades recorded 1,381 violations during the first two days of Ramadan 2026. These findings resulted from 7,056 inspection visits carried out across all regions of the country.
Slight Increase Compared with Last Year
- The official communiqué notes a 1.5 % rise in violations compared with the same period of Ramadan 2025.
- In the same two‑day window, 20 complaints were filed, concerning breaches related to supply, pricing, and product quality.
Heightened Vigilance Throughout Ramadan
The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to continue and intensify control campaigns for the entire holy month. The objectives are to:
- Combat monopolistic practices that could distort the market.
- Ensure transparency in commercial transactions.
- Protect citizens’ purchasing power during the fasting period.
With these measures, the ministry aims to guarantee a fair and secure market for consumers throughout Ramadan 2026.
