The Ministry of Municipality, represented by its Livestock Department, has confirmed that adequate quantities of livestock are available to meet market demand for Eid Al‑Adha sacrifices. The Ministry stated that the current stock of locally raised sheep, combined with supplies delivered and imported under the approved seasonal plan, is sufficient to cover expected needs during the Eid period.

The Ministry noted that data related to livestock supply levels is continuously updated in line with market supply and demand indicators, and that relevant information is announced through official channels in a timely manner.

In preparation for the season, the Ministry has implemented a comprehensive operational plan aimed at ensuring the steady availability of Eid sacrifices and maintaining balance between supply and demand. This plan includes ongoing monitoring of livestock available nationwide, close coordination with local producers and approved import companies, and enhanced preparedness of veterinary quarantine facilities and regulated livestock markets.

As part of efforts to strengthen local production, the Ministry highlighted its coordination with Widam Food Company and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry under an initiative to encourage domestic sheep farming. The initiative involves purchasing breeders’ production at competitive prices and providing participants with free concentrated feed.

The Ministry also announced that sheep supplies for Widam Food Company will begin on Thursday, May 7. In addition, technical and in‑kind support continues to be provided for sheep breeding and fattening projects, with the aim of increasing the contribution of local production to meeting market demand.

Regarding imports, the Ministry of Municipality stated that it is closely monitoring the status of importing companies and licenses, while identifying new import sources based on the epidemiological conditions in exporting countries. Full readiness of veterinary quarantine facilities is being maintained at all times.

The Ministry emphasized that both locally produced and imported livestock are subject to strict health and preventive measures. For imported animals, procedures begin with monitoring the epidemiological situation in the country of origin and ensuring compliance with animal health standards approved by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). This is followed by veterinary quarantine and laboratory testing at ports of entry, and ongoing inspections in markets and slaughterhouses, all aimed at safeguarding public health.