Qatar- Eid Al Adha: Sale of subsidised sheep to begin today

The sale of subsidised sheep, which came in the framework of the joint national initiative to promote local production and subsidise the prices of sheep meat, will begin today.

The initiative, announced by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipality and Environment and Widam Food Company, aims to encourage domestic production and to maintain the balance of supply and demand, thereby limiting price increases.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a statement issued yesterday that the sale will continue from today until August 13 (12th of Dhul-Hijjah 1440 Hijri - the third day of Eid).

An agreement was reached with Widam Food Company to ensure a supply of 9,000 sheep of Arab origin (local and Syrian) according to the following weights and prices: Local sheep weighing 35kg and over to be sold at QR1,000 while Syrian sheep weighing 40kg and over to be sold at QR950. The sheep will be sold through Widam Food Company at a number of locations, such as the central market and other Widam slaughterhouses in Al Shamal, Al Khor, Al Mazrouah, Umm Salal, Al Shahaniya and Al Wakra. Home delivery services will also be available.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in coordination with Widam Food Company, is prohibiting the sale of underweight sheep, and according to the terms of the initiative, sheep will be sold to each Qatari citizen who shall present a valid ID card.

The buyer should be at least 20 years old (born in 1999 or later) and shall have the right to purchase only one sheep. This will ensure the availability of sheep for the targeted segment.

To ensure compliance with the subsidised prices and the implementation of safety procedures, the ministry will intensify its inspection campaigns from today.

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