Fruit and vegetables retail sellers demand a speed up in the creation of the Beirut central market

The union of fruits and vegetables retail sellers held a meeting last week for its general assembly and administrative committee headed by Hajj Suheil al Maabi.  The meeting discussed the latest news regarding the appropriation of land in Ard Jalloul for the purpose of creating the central Beirut market for fruits and vegetables.  The union called for prompt completion of legal procedures for the appropriation of the land where the market is to be set up and to start implementation without further delays.  The meeting concluded with a number of recommendations, namely a) considering this project as a key milestone for developing Beirut and freeing sidewalks, b) controlling prices, and c) limiting ambulant sellers, which should facilitate law enforcement and would protect sellers and consumers.
Source: Al-Mustaqbal 4 August 2014