Hassad, Qatar’s premier investor in food and agri-business sectors, has announced that it will sponsor and participate in the upcoming Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ).
The event at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre opens on March 20 and runs until March 22.
Organised by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, this year’s exhibition will see the participation of a large number of major local and international institutions, specialising in the agricultural sector and its products.
Hassad’s stand this year will showcase a diverse set of high-quality products, produced by several of its subsidiaries: Arab Qatari Company for Agriculture Production will display fresh vegetables, Arab Qatari Co for Poultry Production (AlWaha) will showcase poultry products, Hassad Australia will display chilled livestock, while Aalaf Qatar will showcase high-quality fodder products.
Premium dates, Basmati rice and olive oil will be on display by Nafco.
Hassad’s stand will also include a Majlis where free consultation will be provided on different topics related to the food sector.
The stand will feature several educational activities for children in different age groups, and other interesting experiences for exhibition visitors, according to a press statement.
Hassad chief executive Mohamed bin Badr al-Sadah said: “We are privileged to take part in the sixth edition of the Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition.”
“AgriteQ has successfully managed over the past years to attract the world’s top specialists in the field of agriculture, by providing them with a great platform for exchanging experiences and best practices,” he said. “We would like to invite all visitors to our stand at the exhibition, to learn about our latest products, which we brought from a number of our local and international investments.”
Hassad, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Qatar Investment Authority, was established in 2008.
Al-Sadah: AgriteQ has successfully attracted the world’s top specialists in the field of agriculture.
