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Doha, Qatar: Qatar continued to advance its food security agenda in 2025, with the Ministry of Municipality licensing a total of 45 livestock and animal production projects, including farms and facilities focused on meat, dairy, poultry, and egg production.
The projects underscore the country’s commitment to increasing domestic food production and reducing reliance on imports.
The Ministry of Municipality’s 2025 Annual Report highlighted substantial progress across multiple sectors, reflecting accelerated implementation of initiatives supporting Qatar National Vision 2030, particularly in digital transformation, sustainability, and service development.
In the livestock sector, the report revealed that the Ministry licensed a total of 45 animal production projects, including 30 operational projects and 15 projects under development.
These projects comprise 14 meat production farms, 11 poultry and other livestock production projects, 8 broiler chicken production projects, 6 table egg production projects, 4 dairy production farms, as well as specialized projects for breeding broiler parent stock and turkey production.
The report also outlined key achievements of the Animal Wealth Department in organizing and supporting livestock activities. The annual livestock assessment recorded 481,365 heads of livestock, including 618,480 sheep, 246,108 goats, 58,060 camels, 53,831 cattle, 7,074 gazelles, and 3,112 horses.
The report highlighted notable progress in enhancing local food production and self-sufficiency. Local dairy production reached 171,283 tonnes, meeting 99 percent of domestic demand, while poultry meat production totaled 26,376 tonnes, also achieving 99 percent self-sufficiency.
Production of table eggs reached 13,749 tonnes, covering 27 percent of local demand, while red meat production amounted to 9,416 tonnes, achieving a self-sufficiency rate of 19 percent.
As part of efforts to support livestock producers, the Ministry issued 4,384 veterinary medicine permits, 907 permits for importing livestock for business purposes, 687 livestock activity permits, and 398 certificates for importing supported green fodder and feed.
The Ministry also continued to strengthen veterinary services and regulatory oversight.
During 2025, authorities conducted licensing examinations for veterinary professionals in the private sector, granting or renewing licenses for 139 veterinary practitioners, while 82 candidates successfully passed licensing examinations.In addition, veterinary facilities underwent extensive inspection and licensing procedures. The Ministry renewed licenses for 178 veterinary establishments, issued 52 new licenses, and carried out 99 periodic inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Inspection campaigns targeting licensed farms and livestock facilities recorded 2,327 inspection visits, identifying 166 violations, while maintaining a compliance rate of 93 percent, reflecting the sector’s strong adherence to regulatory standards.
These achievements underscore the Ministry’s continued commitment to strengthening food security, supporting livestock investment, and advancing sustainable agricultural development in line with Qatar’s long-term national development goals.
