Ramadan Shoppers Benefit From Varied Choice Of Goods, Competitive Prices

(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Markets and shops across the country are witnessing an abundance of consumer and non-consumable food commodities of all kinds, and a doubling of supply quotas coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan, at a time when sales outlets are witnessing fierce competition to attract shoppers through a package of offers and discounts on goods.
Food companies, businessmen and economists have affirmed the availability of sufficient stocks of commodities and food products to cover local consumption, noting that the prices of commodities during Ramadan are stable thanks to the initiatives of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), and the promotions and discounts, which have led to market stability and increased the pace of competition.
Commercial complexes have intensified their preparations for the holy month, where shops, especially food departments, have increased their activity to the maximum degree by offering various goods and products to meet the needs of customers at competitive prices.
In their statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), they said that the markets and shops are witnessing remarkable movement currently due to shoppers buying goods for Ramadan.
Compared to normal months, the rate of consumption during the month of Ramadan increases by about 30%, raising the consumer's spending bill, which also adds a financial burden. To avoid this, one needs to set a budget for the holy month, and avoid being tempted by offers and choose the appropriate time for shopping, and focus on essential goods and foodstuffs.
With the start of the blessed month, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced a number of successive initiatives for Ramadan in the past week.
The ministry launched the discounted consumer goods list, which includes more than 900 commodities, in co-ordination with about 20 malls, shops, and commercial outlets.
In the same context, the ministry announced the joint national initiative to encourage local production and to subsidise the prices of sheep meat for the holy month of Ramadan, in co-ordination with the Ministry of Municipality and the Widam Food Company, where it was agreed to provide about 30,000 local sheep, and to sell them at discounted prices for citizens (two sheep per citizen).
The ministry stated that these initiatives come within the framework of its keenness to meet the needs of citizens and residents for consumer goods at reduced prices during the holy month.
In response to QNA's questions, Al Meera Consumer Goods Company stressed that it has raised its preparedness for the holy month with a sufficient stock of goods and products to cover consumption.Economic expert Khalid al-Kuwari pointed to the high demand for food commodities as the rate of consumption during the month of Ramadan increases compared to the regular months, noting that this week saw an increase in turnout as citizens and residents bought their requirements of food commodities and other Ramadan necessities. (QNA)

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