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- Baladna Q.P.S.C. is Qatar's largest locally owned food and dairy producer, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Al Khor, Qatar. The company manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of dairy and beverage products including fresh milk, UHT milk, long-life milk, high-protein milk, evaporated milk, labneh, desserts, yoghurt, various types of cheese, fresh and sterilized creams, laban and ayran milk drinks, chilled, UHT, and long-life juices, as well as meat products and organic fertilizers. Additionally, Baladna produces household cleaning products such as liquid and powder detergents, dishwashing liquids, hand sanitizers, hand washing liquids, cleaning materials for tiles, porcelain, glass, mirrors, soaps, and cosmetics, marketed primarily under the Baladna and Awafi brands. The company serves retail chains, hotels, restaurants, cafes, and end consumers in Qatar and plans expansion into regional and international markets.
In recent major developments, Baladna has delivered record operational and financial performance in 2025 and proposed a 24% capital increase via a rights issue to fund its strategic growth initiatives. Its board has approved a $250 million investment to establish an integrated industrial complex in Syria, including dairy production, juice, plastic packaging, and water treatment facilities, positioning Baladna as a first mover in a market with significant growth potential. The company is also actively exploring expansion opportunities into selected African markets to address fast-growing populations and support food self-sufficiency goals. These initiatives mark Baladna's strategic shift from a national Qatari champion to a regional powerhouse aiming to become a top dairy and beverage producer in the MENA and international markets.
Baladna operates primarily in the packaged foods and consumer staples sectors, supplying over 95% of Qatar’s fresh dairy products and leveraging a scalable farm-to-shelf platform. The company is part of Power International Holding and targets markets across the Middle East and potential expansion in Africa. Its product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities reflect a vertically integrated approach supporting national food security and catering to both domestic and regional consumer demands. Baladna’s corporate headquarters are located in Al Khor, Qatar.
This comprehensive operational and product footprint, combined with strong recent growth and expansion investments, positions Baladna as a leading food and dairy industry player with robust strategic ambitions beyond its core domestic market.