The Social Development Centre (Nama), an affiliate of Qatar Foundation for Social Work, has postponed the payment of monthly instalments by all beneficiaries of its financial support services from April for a period of six months.
This is in the context of precautionary efforts and measures taken in the country, and in line with the general directions of the state to the economic and social sectors as part of its plans to tackle the novel coronavirus (Covid-19), the official Qatar News Agency (QNA) reports.
Nama acting executive director Amal bint Abdullatif al-Mannai said that in line with the current situation in the country and other places around the world, and in line with the directions of the State’s wise leadership, Nama has postponed the payment of monthly instalments by all beneficiaries of financial support services for six months.
This is in solidarity with entrepreneurs who benefit from the centre’s services in the field of financial support, given Nama’s role in supporting entrepreneurs to address future impact, she said.
Al-Mannai added that all beneficiaries would be notified of the decision to postpone instalments by text messages.
Katara Hospitality has announced that all tenants at its hotels in Qatar, such as shops and restaurants, will be exempted from paying rents for a period of three months.
Al Asmakh, in co-operation with Manateq, has announced a rent exemption for all retailers at Bu Fesseela warehousing park for a period of three months, starting from April. Besides, all vacant warehouses spanning a total area of 137,600sq m are at the disposal of the State for free of charge, according to a post on the Twitter page of Manateq.