Amid Boycott Calls, McDonald's Qatar Announces 1 Million Qatari Riyal For Gaza
Amidst the reports of McDonald’s Israel is helping the Israel army and the following boycott calls from across the world, McDonald”s Qatar on October 14 announced a donation of 1 million Qatari Riyal for Gaza“s relief efforts. The company pledged to channel this contribution through Qatar Charity”s #For_Palestine campaign, aiming to provide essential support, including food aid, water, shelter, and medical care to the people of in Gaza in Palestine.
Gaza strip is currently facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis as the Israeli army is engaged in a counter offensive following an attack by Hamas, the militant organisation controls the city, last week.
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A statement from the international food chain emphasized that McDonald”s Qatar is a locally owned and operated entity, wholly under the ownership of Al Mana Restaurants and Food Company LLC, and managed by Qatari businessmen. Furthermore, they made it clear that McDonald”s Qatar operates independently and is not associated with the decisions or practices of other McDonald”s branches worldwide.
“McDonald”s Qatar is a local enterprise that is 100% locally owned by Qatari businessmen and operationally overseen by Al Mana Restaurants and Food Company, W.L.L. We are not affiliated with McDonald”s operations in Israel, which is a locally-owned Israeli enterprise,” the statement from McDonald’s Qatar said.
To protect its business in the gulf country as boycott calls grow against the famed food chain, it distanced itself from the reported actions by saying that, “McDonald”s in Israel operates as a separate entity to McDonald”s Qatar, and makes its own business and communications decisions, independent of our business in Qatar.”
Then the statement went on to describe its history in Qatar: “Our journey began with the inaugural McDonald”s restaurant in Al Sadd back in 1995, and ever since, we have been active participants in the fabric of our local community. With 74 restaurants across the country, we play a crucial role in bolstering our national economy.”
The statement also said the company takes pride in contributing to employment opportunities, local business partnerships, and fostering economic growth. “We would like to clarify that McDonald”s Qatar is a commercial entity with a single-minded focus on serving great food and providing exceptional service. We do not engage in any form of political involvement. Our dedication is solely to delivering the McDonald”s experience you love and trust,” it added.
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