The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in co-operation with the Ministry of Municipality, has begun registration in the national initiative to encourage local production and subsidise meat for the holy month of Ramadan this year. The registration is open until January 30.
A ministry statement Monday said that this step is within the framework of encouraging livestock breeders and owners of estates and farms as well as supporting the local production of sheep in a way that enhances the country's self-sufficiency and backs balance between supply and demand to stabilise prices in the markets and ensure the right of citizens to buy red meat during the holy month at reasonable prices.
The ministry added that interested breeders and farm owners, who have local livestock that meet the terms and conditions, must apply for registration through government service centres across the country. The centres include: Al Hilal, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, Al Daayen, Al Khor and Al Shamal. Registration is also available at customer service in Al Mansour Tower — opposite Qatar Red Crescent.
