Doha, March 21 (QNA) - Hassad, Qatar's premier investor in food and agri. business sectors, announced Sunday that it concluded the development of the new camel market in Abu Nakhla area, to serve the needs of livestock owners, as well as support the local livestock sector.
Eng. Mohamed Al Sadah, Hassad Chief Executive Officer of Hassad, commented, "In line with our investment strategy, which includes supporting and developing projects that supports in achieving food security for the state of Qatar, it is our pleasure to announce the completion of the new camel market located in Abu Nakhla. As we aim to satisfy the needs of livestock owners and support in developing the local livestock sector." "The market completion is a continuation of Hassad's plan to develop integrated marketing platforms, to serve the needs of all categories within the food sector (trader, producer & consumer)," Al Sadah added.
The Camel Market spans on a land area of 70,000 sq. it includes 30 camel barns, 45 shops for fodder and other services, auction area that spans on 3200 sq., in addition to a slaughterhouse and Majlis for livestock owners.
Following clear and well-studied criteria, Aswaq for Food Facilities Management (a subsidiary of Hassad) will manage the new camel market, to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Units to be rented through the central markets committee.
Over the last two years, Hassad successfully developed the central markets in A'Sailiya, Al Wakra and Um Salal to support in achieving self-sufficiency. (QNA)