The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released its monthly report on special licenses issued in December 2018. The report said 688 licenses for discounts, festivals and final liquidation were issued including 229 licenses for discounts, 458 licenses for festivals and one license for final liquidation.

The report also indicated that a total of 350 licenses were issued in December including Swipe and Win; prize draws; special offers and promotional offers. 64 promotional offer licenses were granted for companies selling goods in malls and retail shops while 269 licenses were granted for special offers including new prices; buy one, get one for free; and buy one, get the second one for half the price.

4 licenses for prize draws were also awarded in December while 13 licenses for Swipe and Win were issued.