Qatar strengthens food security with expanded grain storage infrastructure

Doha, Qatar is taking significant steps to bolster its food security by expanding its grain storage infrastructure, enhancing domestic production, and diversifying its sources of food supplies. This strategic approach aims to ensure a stable and sustainable availability of essential commodities and improve the country's readiness for potential disruptions in global supply chains.

A key initiative in this effort involves Hassad Food's strategic grain storage facilities in Al Wukair, which boast a combined capacity of approximately 315,000 tonnes. These facilities consist of 25 underground storage units, with 10 dedicated to wheat and 15 to barley. The wheat storage units have a capacity of 125,000 tonnes, while the barley facilities can hold around 190,000 tonnes.

Taha Sameeh Abu Al-Jebain, Senior Executive of Project Support at the Strategic Grain Storage Facilities, explained that the storage levels are monitored daily and accurately, enabling timely interventions when necessary.

These facilities play a crucial role in maintaining market stability, particularly during emergencies and unforeseen events that could impact food supplies. By offering flexibility in responding to changing market requirements and potential supply challenges, they help strengthen Qatar's preparedness and ensure the continuity of grain supplies.

The Food Security Facilities and Warehouses Project at Hamad Port, one of Qatar's most significant essential food security projects, is nearing completion. Spanning over 530,000 square meters and featuring a total storage capacity of 300,000 metric tons, the project includes 51 storage silos and specialized facilities for processing, manufacturing, and storing key food commodities such as rice, sugar, and edible oils.

Advanced facilities for oil refining and rice processing have also been incorporated, all designed to meet the highest operational standards.