IBRI: Authorities in Al Dhahirah Governorate are implementing various measures to ensure the availability of essential food commodities across markets and commercial centres during the holy month of Ramadhan.
Saleh bin Saeed Al Musalhi, Director of the Department of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion in Al Dhahirah Governorate, confirmed that all consumer goods, including food, bakery products, and essential commodities, are stocked in sufficient quantities. He emphasised that this ensures a steady supply to meet consumer demand throughout Ramadhan without shortages.
The department has intensified field inspections to monitor market availability, enforce pricing regulations, and ensure product quality. Coordination with commercial centres and suppliers is also in place to maintain stock levels and provide alternative options to consumers amid rising demand.
Al Musalhi stressed the importance of supporting locally made products, noting that Omani markets offer a wide range of high-quality national goods. He encouraged traders to prioritise 'Made in Oman' products, reinforcing the national economy and promoting local industries.
Meanwhile, Al Dhahirah Municipality, through its Department of Health Affairs, has ramped up inspections of food and health facilities. Health teams are conducting visits to restaurants, shopping malls and food outlets to ensure compliance with food safety regulations, especially in establishments serving Iftar meals. Promotional displays are also being reviewed to prevent the sale of expired or non-compliant products.
The municipality will intensify monitoring in the last ten days of Ramadhan, focusing on factories and outlets selling Omani sweets, as well as barber shops, hairdressing salons, and beauty centres to ensure hygiene standards.
Additionally, municipal slaughterhouses are fully prepared to manage the increased demand during Ramadhan, ensuring the proper inspection of slaughtered animals to verify meat safety and suitability for consumption. — ONA
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