Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply, Yarub Al-Qudah, confirmed that the Cabinet's decision to proceed with the procedures for unifying and merging the Civil Consumer Corporation with the Military Consumer Corporation represents a qualitative shift in managing the consumer goods sector in the Kingdom. He noted that this comes within a government approach aimed at building a more efficient and sustainable system to handle local and global market fluctuations.
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Al-Qudah explained in a press statement on Monday that the importance of this decision is not limited to structural reorganization. Rather, it extends to establishing a new operational model based on resource integration and maximizing the utilization of available logistical and administrative capabilities. This will enhance the state's capacity to intervene positively in the market when needed, ensuring price stability and the availability of basic commodities for citizens.
He pointed out that unifying purchasing, supply, and warehousing operations under a single umbrella will improve the merged corporation's bargaining power with suppliers. This will contribute to securing better prices and higher quality, while reducing operational costs resulting from duplicated procedures and multiple supply chains—a benefit that will directly reflect on the consumer.
Al-Qudah indicated that this merger represents a major step toward strengthening the national food security system by improving the efficiency of strategic inventory management and expanding the capacity for rapid response during periods of high demand or market disruptions. He emphasized that having a stronger and more organized institution in this sector is a fundamental element in promoting economic and social stability.
He added that the government views this decision as part of a broader economic and administrative reform path aimed at restructuring institutional work in the public sector. This approach reduces duplication, increases the efficiency of public spending, and enhances the ability of institutions to deliver higher quality and more effective services.
Regarding employment matters, Al-Qudah stressed that the rights of employees at the Civil Consumer Corporation are fully preserved. He stated that the transfer process to the Military Consumer Corporation will be carried out according to administrative and legal frameworks that guarantee job stability and leverage accumulated expertise, ensuring business continuity without any interruption or impact on the employees' career paths.
He concluded by emphasizing that the ultimate goal of this step is to build a national consumer institution that is more capable of protecting consumers, regulating the market, and providing essential goods at fair prices, thereby reinforcing citizen trust in government measures and dedicating the concept of effective public service in the face of escalating economic challenges.
