Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Ya’rub Al-Qudah, affirmed that the Cabinet’s decision to proceed with the procedures for unifying and merging the Civil Consumer Corporation with the Military Consumer Corporation constitutes a qualitative shift in the management of the consumer goods sector in the Kingdom, and comes within a governmental approach aimed at building a more efficient and sustainable system in dealing with the changes in local and global markets.
The judges explained in a press statement on Monday that the importance of this decision is not limited to the structural reorganization of institutions, but extends to establishing a new operational model based on the integration of resources and maximizing the use of available logistical and administrative capabilities, which increases the state’s ability to intervene positively in the market when needed, and enhances price stability and the availability of basic goods for citizens.
He explained that unifying the purchasing, supply and storage operations under one umbrella will improve the negotiating power of the unified institution with suppliers, which will contribute to obtaining better prices and higher quality, and reduce the operational costs resulting from the duplication of procedures and the multiplicity of supply chains, which will be reflected directly on the consumer.
The judges noted that this merger represents an important step in strengthening the national food security system, by raising the efficiency of strategic stock management and expanding the ability to respond quickly in cases of high demand or market disruption, stressing that having a stronger and more organized institution in this sector is a key element in promoting economic and social stability.
He added that the government views this decision as part of a broader economic and administrative reform process aimed at restructuring institutional work in the public sector in a way that reduces duplication, increases the efficiency of public spending, and enhances the ability of institutions to provide higher quality and more effective services.
Regarding the functional aspect, the judges stressed that the rights of employees in the Civil Consumer Corporation are fully preserved, and that the transfer process to the Military Consumer Corporation will be carried out according to administrative and legal principles that guarantee job stability and benefit from accumulated competencies and experiences, in a way that enhances the continuity of work without any interruption or impact on the professional path of the employees.
He stressed that the ultimate goal of this step is to build a national consumer institution that is more capable of protecting the consumer, regulating the market, and providing basic goods at fair prices, thereby enhancing citizens’ confidence in government procedures and enshrining the concept of effective public service in the face of escalating economic challenges.