In response to ongoing regional developments and as part of proactive emergency preparedness efforts, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched an intensified market control initiative aimed at maintaining the stability and availability of essential food commodities across Kuwait.

According to local report by Al-Anbaa newspaper, a high-level coordination meeting was recently held at the Ministry, where a detailed operational plan was approved. The plan outlines the responsibilities of control inspectors and assigns daily reporting duties to field monitors stationed across cooperative societies and markets.

As per the plan, over 400 commercial inspectors will be deployed daily in two shifts—morning and evening—covering cooperative societies and central markets in all governorates. These inspections are designed to ensure that essential goods remain fully stocked and that outlets are prepared to meet any potential surge in consumer demand.

Field monitors are required to submit accurate daily reports to the higher authorities. These reports also include assessments of strategic reserves at cooperative societies and evaluations of supply lines and logistics networks. This is done in coordination with the Union of Cooperative Societies and the Kuwait Flour Mills and Bakeries Company to monitor and secure the supply chain end-to-end.

According to the sources, the government is prioritizing preventive measures over reactive ones, drawing lessons from previous experiences during the pandemic and other regional crises. While official statements have repeatedly assured the public of adequate reserves, authorities emphasize that market stability depends on responsible consumer behavior, urging citizens and residents to avoid panic buying and maintain balanced purchasing habits.