AIG Chairman Saeed Saad R H Al Subaey and other company officials at the press conference in Doha yesterday. Pic: Abdul Basit / The Peninsula
The Doha-headquartered Able International Group (F&B division) will continue to supply foodstuff to retailers in Qatar at the same prices despite the regional cargo movement control clamped last week.
AIG Chairman, Saeed Saad R H Al Subaey, said: “Under the wise leadership of Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, we aim to do our best for the welfare of citizens and residents in Qatar. Our group remains committed to keeping prices of foodstuff stable in Qatar’s local markets.”
AIG Managing Director, Sidheek Purayil, said, “We will not increase prices of foodstuff that AIG supplies to retailers in Qatar. Indulging in profiteering by compelling consumers to pay more goes against the basic teachings of Islam.” Company officials’ decision not to increases prices follows the transport embargo against Qatar announced by three neighbouring countries.
Backing the chairman and managing director’s views, FNB Divisional Head Mohammed Mansoor said, “We assure citizens and residents that AIG supports Qatar. We shall keep prices of our retail items constant. Increasing prices of foodstuff during the holy month of Ramadan is unthinkable. We stand firm in supporting the Government of Qatar in the current situation.”
