Manama: Suppliers and retailers have confirmed stable availability of essential goods and food products in Bahrain's local markets, supported by continuous coordination between government entities, the private sector, and suppliers.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Kingdom's strategic stock of essential commodities is sufficient for adequate periods, reassuring consumers about the continued availability of products. MP Ahmed Sabah Al Salloom, Chairman of the Financial and Economic Affairs Committee in the Council of Representatives, stated that supply chains are operating efficiently despite current regional circumstances. This efficiency is supported by advanced logistics infrastructure and trade gateways that ensure the continued flow of goods from global markets. He urged consumers to avoid excessive stockpiling and rely on official information, affirming that market supplies are adequate and that relevant authorities are closely monitoring markets to ensure price stability and product availability.
Business representatives have highlighted the ongoing coordination between government entities and traders that has helped maintain smooth food supply chains and prevent disruptions in the local market. They noted that Bahrain's markets continue to operate normally, with stable prices and sufficient stocks held by importers and companies to meet demand for several months. They added that the supply of fresh produce continues smoothly through various sources, including the King Fahd Causeway, supported by contingency plans to address any logistical challenges.
Khalid Al Ameen, board member of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, confirmed that coordination meetings between government entities and traders have helped maintain smooth food supply chains and prevent disruptions in the local market, ensuring the stable availability of essential goods in the Kingdom. He added that coordination meetings between the public and private sectors will continue to monitor shipping movements and address any logistical challenges, ensuring the stability of local markets and strengthening food security in Bahrain.
Ahmed bin Hindi, Chairman of the Bahrain Businessmen's Association, commended the direct follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and His Royal Highness's personal keenness to ensure the availability of essential goods through visits to markets, reflecting the commitment to maintaining market stability and reinforcing food security in the Kingdom. He affirmed that Bahrain's markets are seeing notable stability in the availability of essential goods and food products, providing reassurance amid the current exceptional circumstances.
Businessman Abdulhakim Ibrahim Al Shammari noted that markets in the Kingdom of Bahrain and across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states have a stable supply of goods of various types, including food and luxury products, and there is no cause for concern regarding supplies. He explained that supply chains continue to operate steadily and consistently, supported by strong economic and trade integration among GCC countries, ensuring the flow of goods and meeting market and consumer needs without interruption.
Shaker Al Helli, Chief Executive Officer of Mirza Al Helli and Sons Company, stated that local markets are witnessing full availability of goods and services, particularly food products, which are available in quantities sufficient to meet consumer needs without shortage. He noted that strategic food stocks held by companies and suppliers cover reassuring periods, reflecting strong readiness in managing supplies and a clear ability to respond to any potential developments. He stressed that markets in the Kingdom of Bahrain are operating normally and that shopping behavior among citizens and residents has not changed, confirming that prices remain stable.
Businessman Redha Al Bustani mentioned that the supply of vegetables and fruits continues smoothly through the King Fahd Causeway and from several countries, with contingency plans in place to address any logistical challenges. He expressed appreciation to the concerned authorities, particularly the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Customs Affairs, and the ports authorities, for supporting traders in overcoming obstacles, facilitating supply operations, and ensuring the availability of goods in the market.
Mohammed Nader Dawani, Head of Import at Al Jazira Group, said food and consumer goods are available in markets as normal and that market activity continues at its usual pace. Rashad Ibrahim Zainal, General Manager of Maza Bahrain, echoed these sentiments, noting that stocks held by companies and importers are sufficient to meet market needs during the current period and that supply chains are continuously monitored to ensure price stability and the availability of goods. He affirmed that markets continue to operate normally, with ongoing coordination between the public and private sectors to maintain food security in the Kingdom.