Its scope is to ensure fair trade and competition and restrict fraudulent and monopolistic activities.[1] The vision of the ministry is to reach “a diversified economic landscape and self-reliant private sector within a competitive business environment aware of consumer rights as well as the responsibilities and obligations of the business community towards them.”[2] In February 2018, Ali bin Ahmad Al-Kuwari was appointed as minister.[3] The current deputy is Sultan bin Rashid Al-Khatir.[4]