Discussion on establishing community committees to monitor commodity prices in Hadibo and Qalansiyah, Socotra.

Community Committees Established to Monitor Food Prices in Socotra

Governor Discusses Formation of Monitoring Committees

Today, the Governor of Socotra Archipelago, Engineer Raafat Al-Thaqali, met with Ali Badahan, Deputy Director of the Industry and Trade Office, and Lieutenant Ali Ahmed, Deputy Director of Hadi Bou Police. They discussed the formation of community committees in Hadi Bou and Qalansiyah to oversee food price monitoring.

Committee Responsibilities and Structure

The three community committees in Hadi Bou—October 14, September 26, and November 30—along with the Qalansiyah committee, will be responsible for reporting price violations to the relevant authorities. This structure aims to ensure accountability and legal action against offenders.

These committees will directly report to the general directors of both districts and the police directors to enhance oversight and effectiveness.

Strengthening Market Oversight

Governor Al-Thaqali emphasized that this initiative aims to strengthen market oversight and protect consumers. He urged the appointed committees to perform their duties with dedication and integrity to serve the community effectively.

Public Encouragement to Report Violations

The meeting also encouraged citizens to report any price violations. Residents can reach out through the following contact numbers:

• 771572635
• 774251688
• 777795475
• 777619122
• 777403425

This proactive approach aims to foster a fair trading environment and ensure that consumers are treated fairly in the marketplace.

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