Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in coordination with the Ministry of Municipality, has announced the start of registrations for a national initiative to encourage local production and subsidise the prices of lamb meat for the holy month of Ramadan from February 28 to March 10.
With the initiative, the MoCI aims to encourage and support livestock breeders, who own ranches and farms. The Ministry wants to support local production of sheep to protect Qatar’s commercial and economic environment, and to maintain a supply-demand balance that ensures price stability in the market. It also seeks ensure access to red meat during Ramadan at reasonable prices.
The Ministry indicated that breeders and farm owners, who have male sheep of the breeds (Awassi, Najdi, Arab and Harri) and who wish to participate in the initiative, must register at the Animal Wealth Department at the Ministry of Municipality, Al Mansoor Tower, 11th floor. Applicants must either attend in person or send a representative, who holds notarised power of attorney.
According to the Ministry, the applicant must have a valid license and a livestock breeder certificate.
