Qatar’s agility in responding to global challenges has enabled the country to consistently play an outsized role in global affairs, a top official of LuLu Group has said.
Dr Mohamed Althaf, LuLu Group Global director, noted that Qatar’s ability to adapt quickly to different situations has allowed it to maintain continuity and stability even during periods of uncertainty.
According to Dr Althaf, Qatar’s resilience was most visible during the Covid-19 pandemic, when supply chains worldwide were disrupted. Despite global shortages, Qatar ensured uninterrupted access to essentials, he pointed out.
He recalled: “During Covid-19, the challenge was last-mile delivery and staffing. That problem does not exist now. Stores are full, and as I often say, Qatar may be a small country, but it has a big heart.”
“Everyone here — residents and citizens alike — will be treated well without discrimination. We have historical examples to draw from. During Covid-19, everyone was cared for, and I am confident Qatar is capable of protecting all its people again,” he said.
Two weeks into the US-Israel-Iran war, Dr Althaf reiterated the Qatari government’s reassurance to its citizens and residents that food supplies and essential goods in the country are well stocked.
Speaking to Qatar TV on Friday, His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), announced that “Qatar has clear, applicable strategies in the field of food security, as the strategic food supply stock has already been increased to meet the country's needs for 18 months, up from nine months previously.”
The minister emphasised that the country did not need to use this stock, as long as there were open supply channels and routes that ensured an uninterrupted food supply by both land and air.
Qatar’s strategic water supply is also secure and sufficient for over four months of consumption, the minister confirmed, adding that the relevant authorities are actively working to increase the volume of this supply, ensuring a continuous flow.
Dr Althaf also underscored Qatar’s investments in infrastructure, which have reinforced its ability to respond quickly to challenges. The country has built robust logistics networks, storage facilities, and digital systems that support both resilience and growth. These investments, he said, ensure that Qatar remains attractive to entrepreneurs and investors seeking a reliable hub in the region.
He pointed out that Qatar’s proactive stance has consistently enabled it to benefit from shifting global dynamics. The combination of agility, responsiveness, and strategic investment has strengthened its reputation as a country capable of adapting to change while maintaining stability, Dr Althaf stressed.
