Qatar Chamber (QC) Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani
Doha: Qatar Chamber (QC) Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani stated yesterday that the private sector employers are dealing with the current conditions related to coronavirus (COVID-19) with great responsibility. He called on citizens and residents not to purchase large and redundant quantities of ration goods and materials for storage, stressing that there is a secure strategic stock of goods, QNA reported.
Attending Qatar Chamber’s Board of Directors regular meeting to discuss impacts of COVID-19 on both national and world economy, the Chairman said: “There is no need to worry. There is no need to restore large quantities of commodities” he added, calling traders to support the provision of commodities.” Sheikh Khalifa said that the ongoing crisis of Coronavirus that hit most world countries constitutes a real test for all of us, stressing the importance of dealing with the crisis without intimidation or underestimation. He hailed the precautionary measures adopted by the country to curb the virus outbreak. The QC Chairman stressed that the government efforts will be successful and effective only with the cooperation of all citizens and residents who have to abide by these measures, be more cautious and to comply with all health instructions. He called on nationals and residents to abide by all instructions issued by the governmental authorities.
Sheikh Khalifa also praised the measures made by some entities in the country such as banks that postponed the due payments or reduced commissions on loans, noting that many semi-governmental institutions exempted various commercial stores and eateries from rental values.
