HE the Minister of Commerce and Industry Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari said Wednesday that the state's strategic reserve of food commodities can last for more than a year, adding that the state's import policies remains the same. HE the Minister called on suppliers, outlets and local manufacturers to continue to provide goods in demanded quantities to consumers.

This came during a visit made by HE the Minister to a number of supermarkets to get a close look at the strategic stock of food products and commodities, and to gain insight into the demand patterns of citizens and residents.