Egyptian Minister of Local Development and Environment, Manal Awad, and New Valley Governor, Hanen Majdi, recently visited the Dakhla city in New Valley Governorate to inspect an initiative aimed at reducing the prices of basic commodities. The visit was part of their tour to follow up on developmental projects and services provided to citizens. The initiative seeks to alleviate living burdens on citizens by providing essential goods at affordable prices.
During their visit, Awad and Majdi were accompanied by several officials, including the New Valley Governorate's deputy, the head of the Sahel Development Authority, and members of the House of Representatives and the Senate. They reviewed the various commodities provided by the initiative, which include vegetables, fruits, meat, and subsidized goods. These items are made available through outlets affiliated with local units in centers, in coordination with the Supply and Internal Trade Directorate.
The Minister of Local Development and Environment emphasized the importance of expanding local initiatives that aim to provide basic commodities at reasonable prices. She also highlighted the role of outlets affiliated with local units in meeting citizens' needs. Awad stressed the need for continued coordination between executive bodies in governorates and supply directorates to ensure the availability of goods at reduced prices compared to market rates.
Awad and Majdi inspected the various stalls and outlets offering discounted goods, interacting with citizens and listening to their feedback. The initiative offers a range of essential goods, including fresh produce, meat, and household items, at prices lower than those in local markets. This effort is part of the government's strategy to mitigate the economic burden on citizens and stabilize prices.
Governor Hanen Majdi reaffirmed the governorate's commitment to supporting the initiative through outlets affiliated with local units in centers, in coordination with the Supply and Internal Trade Directorate. The goal is to provide essential commodities at discounted prices, enabling citizens to meet their daily needs and alleviate economic burdens.
The governorate is working to enhance coordination between local units and the Supply and Internal Trade Directorate to ensure the availability of basic commodities. This includes facilitating access to goods for citizens across various centers. The governorate's efforts aim to support initiatives that serve citizens and provide their needs at reasonable prices.
The initiative to lower basic commodity prices in New Valley Governorate reflects the government's efforts to address economic challenges faced by citizens. By providing essential goods at affordable prices, the government aims to improve living standards and alleviate financial burdens on households. The inspection by Awad and Majdi demonstrates the government's commitment to monitoring and supporting such initiatives.
Key points
- The Egyptian government launches initiatives to provide basic commodities at discounted prices to alleviate living burdens on citizens.
- Minister of Local Development and Environment, Manal Awad, and New Valley Governor, Hanen Majdi, inspect the initiative in Dakhla city to ensure its effectiveness.
- The initiative offers a range of essential goods, including fresh produce, meat, and household items, at prices lower than those in local markets.
