Home-based businesses get a boost at Meerat Ramadan

The recently-launched Meerat Ramadan at Katara – the Cultural Village is not only a practical initiative to help families prepare for the holy month but also an effective platform for home-based businesses to expand their network and promote the ‘Made in Qatar’ brand.

Meerat Ramadan, which runs until June 29 at Katara’s southern sector, showcases various grocery items at low cost. Many Qatari food and beverage suppliers like Al Meera, Baladna Livestock production, Widam Food, and 35 other outlets are taking part in the event.One of the home-based businesses participating is Marwad Qatar, which specialises in oudh incense and a range of oudh fragrances. Established four years ago, Marwad Qatar is getting an exposure outside its Instagram account (marwad_qatar22) for the first time, says its owner.“We have been in the market for a long time now but the business is mostly online and we have decided to expand our network by going beyond social media and meet more customers outside the Internet,” the owner said.Distinctive Touchtarget="_blank"'>