The Competition Authority reviews localising household-goods manufacturing
He added that stock turnover improved by close to 12% over the last quarter, but that the cost of finance remains the first obstacle to expansion in the governorates.
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The Federation of Chambers of Commerce announces falling global grain prices
The meeting closed by forming a joint Chamber–ministry committee, meeting weekly to follow implementation and reporting monthly to the federation’s board.
The Ministry of Supply reviews easier finance for small enterprises
Chamber figures put the number of registered businesses at 41,000, up by 3,400 on last year, most of them in retail and logistics.
The Ministry of Supply approves easier finance for small enterprises
The meeting closed by forming a joint Chamber–ministry committee, meeting weekly to follow implementation and reporting monthly to the federation’s board.
The foodstuffs division is studying the container shortage at the ports
The division head said the meeting examined the direct effect of the decision on supply inside the local market, and that the Chamber submitted a detailed memorandum carrying traders’ proposals on the timetable.
The foodstuffs division warns of fully digital shop licensing
A number of importers argue that the proposed timetable needs a transition period of at least six months, so that small businesses can adapt their accounting systems.
The Competition Authority reviews fully digital shop licensing
Analysts expect no immediate effect on consumer prices: current stock covers market needs at least to the end of next quarter.
The Investment Authority announces the financial-inclusion drive for traders
The ministry’s representative stressed that the new rules aim at transparency in the supply chain rather than at fixing prices, and that breaches will go to the Consumer Protection Agency.