The Ministry of Commerce and Industry signed today, Sunday, 22 February 2026, a contract for the management, operation and service provision of the Central Markets with Hassad Food. The agreement aims to ensure the continuity of cooperation with Hassad Food in organizing and managing the Central Markets and enhancing the efficiency of services provided therein, thereby improving the business environment within the markets, elevating the quality of services offered to traders and consumers, and supporting the State’s food security system.
The contract was signed by His Excellency Mr. Mohammed bin Hassan Al Malki, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and Eng. Ali Hilal Al Kuwari, Chief Executive Officer of Hassad Food.
The signing of this contract comes within the framework of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to develop the management and operation of its affiliated facilities in line with international best practices and to strengthen partnership with the private sector. The agreement seeks to ensure the optimal utilization of public assets, enhance operational efficiency, and contribute to the sustainability of the Central Markets.
The contract also aims to regulate operational mechanisms within the markets, improve standards of operation and maintenance, elevate the quality of services provided, and ensure compliance with health and technical requirements. This will facilitate the smooth flow of commercial activity, safeguard the well-being of stakeholders, and promote market stability and diversity of products on offer.
Under the terms of the agreement, Hassad Food will assume responsibility for organizing the markets, including their management, operation, and service provision.
It is worth noting that the three Central Markets serve as integrated marketing platforms established to support the needs of traders and consumers, thereby contributing to the stability of the local market. They are:
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Al Sailiya Central Market
An integrated marketing platform spanning approximately 78,000 square metres, the market comprises several interconnected and air-conditioned sections. It includes the Traditional Market, Retail Market, Wholesale Market, Auction Yard, fish, meat and poultry shops, a hypermarket, and a range of other services.
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Al Wakra Central Market
Developed in accordance with the latest international systems, this integrated marketing platform spans approximately 230,000 square metres and is strategically located at the intersection of major modern road networks. The market includes covered livestock barns, an automated abattoir, supporting outlets for livestock activities, fruit and vegetable shops, Souq Al Janoub (in partnership with the private sector), and various other services.
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Umm Salal Central Market
Spanning approximately 60,000 square metres, this integrated marketing platform enjoys a prime location at the intersection of major modern highways (Al Majd Road and North Road), directly linking the market to the principal ports in Al Wakra, Al Ruwais, Al Khor and Doha. The market includes a fish market, auction yard, livestock barns, a public abattoir, a local produce yard (Al Mazroua’), shops selling vegetables, fruits, dates and other products. It also features refrigerated warehouses, a supermarket, a mosque, and administrative offices.
