Kuwait Takes Action to Prevent Food Price Manipulation Before Ramadan
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 19: To maintain market stability and protect consumers, the Commercial Control Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is conducting intensive inspections of food prices across various markets and shops in preparation for the holy month of Ramadan.
The objectives of these inspections include:
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