Doha, Qatar: The Chairman of Qatar Chamber, HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani affirmed the Chamber's commitment to ensuring the uninterrupted flow of supply chains and the availability of goods in the local market, as well as addressing any obstacles facing the commercial and industrial sectors.
In this regard, Qatar Chamber formed a follow-up working team tasked with holding continuous meetings throughout the day to review developments and address emerging challenges facing the business sectors under the current circumstances.
The Chamber's sectoral committees are also holding ongoing meetings to discuss challenges affecting various business sectors, with the aim of ensuring the continuity of commercial and industrial activities without disruption.
Meanwhile, the Food Security and Environment Committee held a meeting chaired by Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, Qatar Chamber Board Member and Chairman of the Committee, in the presence of committee members and representatives of 34 food companies.
The meeting discussed challenges and obstacles facing the private sector, particularly those related to supply chains.
In his remarks, Al Obaidli stressed the Chamber's keenness to identify the challenges facing food companies and the private sector under the current circumstances and to convey the views of business owners to the relevant authorities in order to reach urgent solutions.
He also highlighted the vital role played by the private sector during crises in ensuring the availability of products and goods in the local market, affirming that it stands alongside the country with full responsibility.
Al Obaidli noted that Qatar Chamber will continue working closely with relevant authorities to facilitate the supply of food products to the local market and address any cases of exploitation or price manipulation that may arise.
He added that a joint committee comprising the Chamber and several ministries and government entities is tasked with monitoring prices and addressing any unjustified increases.
During the meeting, business owners, traders, and suppliers discussed several challenges related to supply chains, shipping costs, customs duties, support for national products and local farms, facilitation of land transport, and the provision of raw materials and logistics services.
