Saudi ministry of commerce officials inspect 24,880 shops ahead of Hajj

The teams made 24,880 visits to the central area of the Grand Mosque, the Haramain express train, commercial centers, sales outlets, gold and jewelry markets, service centers, and petrol stations. (SPA)
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RIYADH: Officials from ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Ministry of Commerce have inspected 24,880 shops in Makkah and Madinah to ensure they comply with the country’s business regulations.

The shops were in the central areas of the two holy mosques, the Haramain train stations, commercial centers, gold and jewelry markets, and petrol stations.

There were 1,259 violations recorded, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

Inspections will continue throughout the Hajj period, the ministry has indicated.