Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection, underscored that ensuring a stable food supply and safeguarding consumer rights remain key national priorities, aligned with the directives of the UAE’s leadership.
He affirmed that the daily inflow of food imports continues without disruption, with adequate stock levels maintained both in storage facilities and retail outlets. There are no signs of shortages or supply interruptions, reflecting the resilience of supply chains and the effectiveness of the country’s strategic reserves.
His remarks followed a field visit to the fruit and vegetable market in Al Ain, where he reviewed the availability of food items at reasonable prices, assessed adherence to fair trade practices, and evaluated the performance of supply chains to support market stability and meet consumer demand under varying conditions.
The visit forms part of a broader series of field inspections conducted by the Minister during this period to track market dynamics across the UAE. These efforts align with national initiatives to reinforce strategic reserves, ensure consistent availability of essential goods—particularly food—maintain supply chain continuity, enforce compliance with consumer protection regulations, and promote pricing transparency and overall market stability.
He also urged consumers to purchase responsibly, encouraging them to avoid overbuying and waste, which in turn supports price stability and ensures equitable access to goods.
He further stated: “The UAE has developed advanced infrastructure and a robust logistics network, strengthening the resilience of essential supply chains since the onset of current global challenges, particularly for food, medical, and industrial products.
This has been facilitated through the activation of alternative trade routes and the enhancement of the strategic stock system, which now operates as an integrated and flexible framework capable of efficiently redirecting supplies within short timeframes.”
Since the onset of the current situation, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, in coordination with local economic authorities, has carried out approximately 12,284 inspection campaigns across UAE markets. These efforts identified 249 violations—primarily related to unjustified price hikes—and led to the issuance of 905 warnings to traders, suppliers, and retail establishments.
