Doha: Four industrial companies listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) announced on Wednesday the reduction or suspension of certain operational activities following QatarEnergy's decision to halt production of some chemical, petrochemical, and downstream products in the State of Qatar.

According to Qatar News Agency, Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company revealed in a statement published on the QSE website that its subsidiaries will suspend production of some of their products. The decision is part of a broader response to QatarEnergy's production halt.

Similarly, Qatar Aluminum Manufacturing Company, which holds a 50% stake in the joint venture Qatar Aluminum Company (Qatalum), stated that the joint venture is planning a controlled shutdown. This action is directly aligned with QatarEnergy's decision to cease certain production activities.

Meanwhile, Gulf International Services announced that its subsidiaries will suspend certain operations and services related to the energy sector. Industries Qatar also disclosed that its subsidiaries would either halt or reduce production of specific products as part of the response strategy.

The four companies assured stakeholders that they would disclose any further relevant developments in due course, emphasizing their commitment to transparency during this operational transition.