 food to the poor and needy. Summary of the Ministry of Oil and Environment’s response:  The NIHR have not received a reply during the time frame of this report. The authority stated that it is currently preparing a cooperation agreement with the Conserving Bounties Association (food bank) because of the importance of conserving food and the environmental hazards of waste. Food recycling containers were provided free of charge to the residents of East Hidd City. 2) Text of the Recommendation: Ensure regular monitoring and continuous follow-up and oversight of the work of the waste disposal management contractors and corroborate the transparency of the information and statistics provided by them.  Summary of the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture’s response:  The concerned entity stated that it has set up a control room to follow up on the operations of cleaning companies (establishing a sustainability center) in 2017, and that tracking devices were installed on the vehicles of the cleaning companies and the inspectors affiliated with the Ministry to ensure best performance. Moreover, statistics in this regard are issued regularly.  Summary of the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture’s response: Summary of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s response: The entity reported that it lacks jurisdiction over this issue.  Summary of the Ministry of Oil and Environment’s response: The NIHR have not received a reply during the time frame of this report. 4) Text of the Recommendation and Summary of the Response of the Concerned Authority: Issue the necessary legal instruments to ensure reducing food waste and avoiding excessive waste, and include the appropriate penalties for violators. Summary of the Ministry of Oil and Environment’s response: The NIHR have not received a reply during the time frame of this report.  3) Text of the Recommendation and Summary of the Response of the Concerned Authority: Summary of the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture’s response: The authority stated that it will coordinate with the competent authorities represented by the Supreme Council for Environment in this regard. Organize awareness campaigns on the need to conserve food and the adverse environmental impacts of food waste, and encourage companies and restaurants to donate edible and safe excess  37 Summary of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s response: