The Ministry of Economy and Tourism confirmed that it maintains direct daily contact with suppliers, distributors, and retail outlets to monitor stock levels, determine the sufficiency of each product, and ensure its constant availability. The United Arab Emirates boasts a wide and flexible network of trade partnerships and alternative markets, along with advanced infrastructure and comprehensive maritime, air, and land logistics routes, which have established it as a regional hub for the distribution and storage of goods. The Ministry also adopts policies to diversify import sources to mitigate risks and enhance food security at all times. Furthermore, the country's advanced logistics infrastructure and flexible trade routes by land, air, and sea reinforce its status as a pivotal regional center for the transit and distribution of goods and services, boosting its ability to efficiently and swiftly meet the needs of the local market. The Ministry called on the public to be aware and responsible, adopt a prudent consumption behavior, purchase according to need, and not be swayed by rumors, emphasizing that retail outlets are well-stocked with abundant quantities, making excessive purchasing or home storage unnecessary, and that the country is capable of efficiently and sustainably meeting the needs of all citizens and residents. The Ministry affirmed that the price monitoring system is effective and active, and it continues to conduct joint inspection tours with all relevant federal and local authorities in the country to regulate any unjustified price hikes, combat monopolistic practices, and ensure market stability in accordance with the Consumer Protection Law, the approved pricing policy, and governing regulations, ensuring a safe and stable commercial and consumer environment. The Ministry clarified that to report any observations regarding prices or product availability, please contact the official channels of the Ministry of Economy and Tourism: the website www.moec.gov.ae, the toll-free number 8001222, or the email info@economy.ae. Amidst the geopolitical developments in the region, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism of the UAE affirmed the robustness and stability of the country's markets, stating that the nation's strategic stockpile of essential goods is characterized by high efficiency, comprehensiveness, and diversity, capable of meeting all local market needs for long and reassuring periods. The Ministry stressed that all basic food and non-food items are available in abundant quantities across all markets and retail outlets in the country. The Ministry explained that it meticulously and directly tracks the inventory levels available with suppliers and various retail points through its advanced electronic price monitoring system, where data is continuously collected and analyzed, in addition to conducting comprehensive periodic assessments to ensure the constant availability of essential goods and prevent any potential market shortages, thereby enhancing price stability and guaranteeing consumer needs. In this context, Minister of Economy and Tourism, Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, stated: "The UAE, thanks to the wise and proactive vision of its leadership, has successfully built a flexible and resilient economic system capable of facing various regional and global challenges, and the country continues to enhance its preparedness and readiness for various regional and global changes, placing food security and goods availability at the top of its priorities." He confirmed that the import of goods and the flow of products to markets are proceeding normally, with no indicators of supply chain disruptions or product shortages, adding: "The UAE has demonstrated its superior ability to efficiently and flexibly manage global challenges in supply chains, and today we possess an extensive network of commercial partners worldwide and proactive plans to diversify import sources and continuously open new markets, ensuring the uninterrupted flow of goods, and we are in constant communication with all partners in the public and private sectors to ensure goods abundance and market balance." He stressed that providing essential goods, especially food, is a red line for the country's leadership, and there is no room for any compromise on the food, economic, and livelihood security of society in the UAE. He continued: "We call upon the esteemed public to remain reassured and not be driven by any fears or engage in excessive purchasing or hoarding of goods, as the country's markets are abundant with all the goods, products, and items that consumers need, and stocks are available with high and safe strategic reserves, and emergency response plans are ready to ensure continuity under all circumstances." The Ministry of Economy and Tourism indicated that all major retail outlets in the country have confirmed the stability of their supply operations, with no unusual changes in supply, import, warehouse operations, or goods availability.
