Economists expect about 800,000 pilgrims to spend more than SR5 billion to buy gifts in Madina on their way back home. Markets near the Central Zone are now witnessing a brisk business with the arrival of pilgrims from Makkah. They mostly purchase dates and rosaries as gifts and souvenirs from the Prophet's City. Abdul Rahman Al-Ahmadi, who trades in rosaries and prayer rugs, said business was roaring especially in rosaries. His shop imports several types of plastic, wooden, and gemstone rosaries, to provide a price variety that ranges from SR1 to SR1,000. He said most buyers are Arabs and Africans, followed by pilgrims from Asia. Khaled Qomqomji, Director of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry's branch in the city, said all shops are monitored by field committees and inspectors to make sure of their adherence to the rules and regulations.