Ministries intensify consumer protection measures

Doha, Qatar: As demand for food and essential commodities surged during the holy month of Ramadan, ministries and government agencies rolled out a ser...

Doha, Qatar: As demand for food and essential commodities surged during the holy month of Ramadan, ministries and government agencies rolled out a series of coordinated initiatives aimed at safeguarding consumer rights, stabilizing prices, and ensuring food safety across the country.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) led nationwide discount campaigns covering a wide range of food and non-food commodities, offering price reductions on essential items to ease the financial burden on families during the peak consumption season. The initiative formed part of the ministry’s broader strategy to maintain market balance and prevent unjustified price hikes.

In parallel, the Ministry launched its annual Red Meat Support Initiative for the holy month of Ramadan 2026  for Qatari citizens, in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipality and Widam Food Company. The long-standing red meat support program, now in place for over 15 years, provides sheep at subsidized prices during Ramadan and Eid Al-Adha, two of the highest consumption periods of the year.

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