Women from the Uppen Matn town of Qubai’ inaugurated yesterday the main center of the Qubai’ Cooperative for Food Industries under the slogan, ‘Hand in hand for a productive community’. The event was held under the patronage of the member of the Democratic Gathering Bloc, Hadi Abul Hosson, who toured an exhibition organized to this end at the center which included elaborately handcrafted foodies, like traditional mouneh, sweets, gadgets, chocolates and artisan items. On the occasion, Aboulhosson hailed the efforts and achievements of members of the coop during a short period of time, lauding their perseverance in work and production which, he said, indicates a steadfastness and ambition to build a productive society. He also praised the revolutionary step taken by the youth of Qubai’ and neighboring Qrayeh in insisting to kick off a back to roots initiative through promoting local agriculture. (Al Diyar, December 24, 2019)