According to the ministry, the platform complements traditional inspection and market control mechanisms by providing accurate data, real-time indicators and detailed analyses of price trends across retail outlets nationwide. The platform has enabled the creation of a comprehensive digital database for monitoring market activity and analysing price movements, while strengthening integration between digital oversight systems and field inspections. Through the platform, the ministry conducts regular analyses to monitor price fluctuations and identify factors influencing changes in pricing across the retail sector. "As part of the ministry's ongoing efforts to strengthen market oversight, the Essential Goods Prices Platform provides an advanced digital tool for monitoring prices and tracking changes in price levels and market movements with greater consistency and accuracy," Al Safi said. Currently, the platform includes pricing data for 8,343 products across 13 major retail chains, covering a total of 525 stores throughout the UAE.