Municipality Minister highlights success of food security policies, 99% dairy self-sufficiency

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, and Chairman of the committee for follow up on the implementation...

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, and Chairman of the committee for follow-up on the implementation of food security policies, affirmed that the progress achieved by the State of Qatar in its food production system reflects the success of national policies aimed at enhancing self-sufficiency and supporting market stability.

He noted that the country has achieved 99% self-sufficiency in the production of dairy and its derivatives.

His Excellency said that this continued progress underscores the vital role played by national companies in supporting local production and enhancing the sustainability of food supplies, thereby contributing to market stability and ensuring the consistent availability of food products.

This came during an inspection visit by the Minister to Baladna Food Industries, attended by Chairman of the company Moutaz Al Khayyat to review the food security system and strengthen local production.

During the visit, HE the Minister reviewed operations at the farm and production lines at the company’s factories, which cover about 99% of the local market’s needs for fresh dairy products and their derivatives. His Excellency also reviewed the stock of agricultural and industrial production inputs, which is sufficient to meet the company’s needs for more than ten months, further supporting the stability of food supplies in the local market.