LuLu aligns expansion with Qatar’s LNG production growth: Althaf

LuLu Group is aligning its expansion plans alongside the North Field development, the largest ever liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in the world, in anticipation of population growth in the Al Dhakhira area in Al Khor. Dr Mohamed Althaf, director of LuLu Group International, made the statement on the sidelines of the opening of LuLu’s latest and 22nd hypermarket in the country in Al Dhakhira, which was inaugurated in the presence of LuLu Group chairman Yusufali M A and several dignitaries and VIPs.
“This is the next biggest hydrocarbon expansion happening in Al Khor and we are expecting a huge increase in the population here, so we need to be prepared to serve all communities. We are very excited about this upcoming development and we are quite happy with the response from the community here,” he explained.
Dr Althaf said, “The plans to increase LNG production is one of the country’s largest investments in hydrocarbons, so we are expecting that there will be a lot of projects happening in Qatar next year, so we wanted to establish our footprint in this area, which has witnessed an increase in the number of workers’ accommodations. We want to make sure that we are able to take care of their personal requirements.
“We are looking at all industrial complexes that are expanding across the country. We want to serve all these communities so that people will not have to travel too far for their daily needs. This is part of LuLu’s mission to bring all things to the local community. Instead of people coming to us, we are coming to them. And this brings to reality the vision of our chairman.”
Dr Althaf also noted that business was “very good” during the World Cup, adding that LuLu exceeded its business targets during the tournament. He said LuLu was on point with its targets, ensuring that there was no shortage of food supplies and other commodities, and no price increases during the World Cup.