Consumer Protection Directorate Reports Significant Enforcement Activity Amid Ongoing Conflict

The Ministry of Economy has released its latest weekly performance report on the Consumer Protection Directorate, detailing substantial enforcement actions undertaken during a period marked by ongoing conflict.

From March 1 through May 22, the directorate has executed 5,708 field inspection visits and prepared 256 arrest reports, with 242 of these forwarded to judicial authorities. The agency has also addressed 348 consumer complaints during this timeframe.

Expanding the scope to the full calendar year through May 22, the statistics reflect heightened activity: 8,812 field inspections have been completed, 402 arrest reports generated, and 540 cases referred to the judiciary. The directorate received and processed 530 complaints during this period.

In the most recent week spanning May 18-22, the directorate managed 37 complaints and conducted 664 investigations, generating 17 arrest reports.

The intensified enforcement operations follow a directive issued on March 3, 2026, by Minister of Economy and Trade Dr. Amer Al-Bassat, which mandated stricter oversight measures to protect consumers and maintain market stability during the wartime environment.

The Ministry of Economy and Trade emphasized that surveillance campaigns will proceed through ongoing coordination with security services, with authorities committed to implementing necessary legal actions against those who violate consumer protection standards. The ministry stated its objective remains ensuring both consumer protection and market stability throughout this challenging period.