H.E. Mr. Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, conducted an inspection visit to Manama Central Market to inspect its conditions ensure the availability of all basic foodstuff, the flow of products and their quantities, and available stock to ensure price stability, in addition to listening to observations and suggestions of consumers and traders to improve services provided to them.

Upon his arrival to the central market, His Excellency the Minister was received by Mr. Khalid Al-Amin, Chairman of the Food and Agriculture Sector Committee at the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Eng. Mohammed Saad Al-Sahli, Director General of the Capital Municipality, and a number of officials in the Municipality,H.E. the Minister stressed the Ministry's commitment to conduct these tours on a regular basis around various markets in the Kingdom, pointing out that specialized departments of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce monitor markets constantly to ensure commitment to legislations and regulations.

The minister monitored the smooth sales and availability of varieties of fruits and vegetables at stable prices, and listened to observations and requirements of sellers, noting that the ministry, through complementary roles with the relevant authorities, always seeks to overcome obstacles and find appropriate and sustainable solutions to maintain the vitality and flow of the market.

His Excellency the Minister concluded his tour by thanking the Capital Municipality, the BCCI, and all traders and consumers for their continuous cooperation with the Ministry, noting the importance interaction to achieve aspirations, confirming the Ministry's efforts to promote the commercial sector and enhance its productivity and sustainability.