Ministerial Decision No. 96 of 2026 on Granting of a Temporary Exemption for certain Agreements and Categories of Contracts aimed at Ensuring the Continuity of the Supply of Essential Goods and Services in Exceptional Circumstances

The Minister of Economy and Tourism

- Having reviewed Federal Law No. 1 of 1972 on the Competencies of Ministries and the Powers of Ministers and its amendments;

- Federal Law No. 15 of 2020 on Consumer Protection and its amendments, and its Executive Regulations;

- Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023 on the Regulation of Competition;

- Cabinet Decision No. 37 of 2014 issuing the Executive Regulations for Federal Law No. 4 of 2012 on the Regulation of Competition;

- and within the framework of the State’s commitment to strengthening economic and food security, ensuring the continuity of supply chains, and maintaining market stability during exceptional circumstances;

- following consultation with the relevant authorities in the State;

- based on the proposal presented by the Undersecretary,

have decided as follows:

Article 1 – Definitions

The definitions set out in Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023, referred to in this Decision, shall apply. Otherwise, t...