Qatar strengthens food security with expanded grain storage infrastructure

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Qatar is strengthening its food security through the development of strategic storage infrastructure, enhanced domestic production and ...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is strengthening its food security through the development of strategic storage infrastructure, enhanced domestic production and diversification of food supply sources, as part of efforts to ensure the sustainable availability of essential commodities and improve preparedness for potential disruptions in global supply chains.

As part of these efforts, strategic grain storage facilities operated by Hassad Food in Al Wukair have a stated combined capacity of around 315,000 tonnes, providing an important reserve of wheat and fodder grains to support the local market.

The facilities comprise 25 underground grain storage units, including 10 dedicated to wheat and 15 to barley. Speaking to Al Rayyan TV recently, Senior Executive of Project Support at the Strategic Grain Storage Facilities, Taha Sameeh Abu Al-Jebain said the wheat storage units have a capacity of 125,000 tonnes, while the barley facilities can accommodate approximately 190,000 tonnes.

He explained that the facilities constitute an important part of Qatar’s strategic grain storage infrastructure, helping maintain reserves of essential commodities and ensure a regular supply to the local market. Abu Al-Jebain said storage levels are monitored daily and accurately, allowing for timely intervention whenever necessary.

This monitoring mechanism helps maintain market stability, particularly during emergencies and unexpected developments that could affect food supplies.

He added that the facilities provide flexibility in responding to changing market requirements and potential supply challenges, strengthening the country’s preparedness and helping ensure the continuity of grain supplies.

Food Security Facilities and Warehouses Project at Hamad Port, one of Qatar’s most significant essential food security projects, has now reached 98% completion.

The Project covers an area exceeding 530,000 square meters (53 hectares) and provides a total storage capacity of 300,000 metric tons, noting that the…

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