The vessel Equinox Star has arrived at the port of Aqaba carrying large quantities of American rice dedicated to enhancing the food basket supplies, according to an announcement made today by the Ministry of Commerce. The General Manager of the
General Company for Foodstuffs Trading, Lama Hashem Al-Moussawi, stated in an official press release that this step comes in implementation of the directives issued by the Minister of Commerce, Mustafa Nizar Al-Ani, and within the company's persistent efforts to secure
essential food items and bolster strategic reserves. Al-Moussawi explained that this shipment plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth distribution of food basket items to citizens in accordance with established plans. She concluded by noting that the quality control
and inspection teams within the company immediately commenced drawing the required samples and conducting laboratory tests to verify that the rice complies with approved standard specifications, ensuring its quality and safety in preparation for initiating the final unloading and processing
procedures.
