Bahrain food supply stable, officials reassure public

TDT | Manama

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Several food companies and supply chain officials in the Kingdom of Bahrain have confirmed the stability of the local food supply.

They emphasised that supply chains are operating efficiently to ensure the continuous flow of goods.

In messages of reassurance to citizens and residents, officials highlighted that the Kingdom’s strategic reserves of essential and alternative commodities are sufficient to meet national needs for the coming months.

They noted that this stability is supported by sound logistical policies and continuous government oversight from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

The public was urged to maintain normal purchasing patterns and avoid unnecessary stockpiling.

Goods

Shaker Al-Hali, CEO of Al-Hali Markets Group, confirmed that food supply chains are operating at a regular pace.

“The flow of goods reaches our warehouses and branches daily and without any interruption, making availability a prominent feature of the local market during this period,” he said.

He added: “Our strategic stock includes quantities of basic and essential food commodities sufficient to meet the local market’s needs for the coming months.

“There is therefore no justification for rushing to the markets or buying more than necessary, which only creates temporary pressure on shelves.” Al-Hali also praised the Ministry of Industry and Commerce for its continuous monitoring efforts.

He noted that “the integration between the private sector and government agencies represents a safety valve that guarantees consumer rights and provides a stable and secure shopping environment.”

Commodities

Mohammed Nader Diwani, Head of the Import Department at Al Jazeera Company, confirmed that food commodities of all kinds are widely available in the Bahraini market.

“The Kingdom has sufficient experience in managing food security, which allows us to maintain market balance and meet demand with ease, in accordance with the highest quality standards,” he said.

Diwani added that stock in logistics warehouses covers consumer needs for extended periods, with additional shipments arriving regularly through Bahraini ports.

He urged the public to maintain normal shopping habits, emphasising that “confidence in product abundance is essential, and goods are available at all times.”

Diwani also commended the Ministry of Industry and Commerce’s monitoring efforts.

He stated that “cooperation with the private sector ensures the Bahraini market remains a model of stability and abundance, bringing reassurance to all consumers.”

Import

Rashad Zainal, Board Member and General Manager of Maza Company, reaffirmed that Bahrain’s food security remains robust.

“Our import operations continue without obstacles, and all goods, whether basic or supplementary, are available in ample quantities,” he said.

Zainal explained that strategic storage policies, coordinated with relevant authorities, ensure sufficient stock for several months, safeguarding the market against global fluctuations. He urged the public not to be influenced by rumors or engage in precautionary buying.

Zainal emphasised that “food supplies are available at usual prices, and there will be no shortages, God willing.”

He further noted the Ministry of Industry and Commerce’s active supervisory role in maintaining market balance.

“Field inspections ensure transparency, prevent monopolies, and enhance the efficiency of the local market, confirming that the interests of citizens and residents remain the top priority,” Zainal added.