MOCI and Invest Qatar Collaborate to Tackle Private Sector Challenges.

Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) partnered with the Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) to host the second annual government sector forum, focusing on the outcomes of the roundtable project with the private sector. The event aimed to evaluate the previous year's achievements and outline a strategic vision for addressing challenges faced by the private sector, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030 objectives. According to Qatar News Agency, the forum was attended by Saleh Majid Al Khulaifi, Assistant Undersecretary for Industrial Affairs and Business Development, and Ayedh Manahi Al Qahtani, Assistant Undersecretary for Commerce Affairs at the MOCI, along with more than 50 participants from 26 government agencies. Al Khulaifi highlighted Qatar's economic growth and the government's plans to empower the private sector as a key economic driver. The Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030 focuses on reforms to enhance the business environment and promote private sector leadership in the economy. Al Khulaifi emphasized the importance of these efforts in achieving the National Development Strategy goals, noting that private sector empowerment allows the government to concentrate on innovation and competitiveness. This shift aims to reduce governmental service provision, thereby increasing economic flexibility and efficiency. Meanwhile, Al Qahtani underscored the significance of government-private sector collaboration in overcoming business development challenges in Qatar. He affirmed MOCI's commitment to strengthening partnerships and improving regulatory frameworks to foster a competitive business environment that attracts both local and foreign investments. Invest Qatar presented an overview of the investment climate and advancements made in the past year, while MOCI reviewed the Round Table Project's achievements, including ongoing cooperation to address private sector challenges. The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau also shared insights on inter-agency c ollaboration to resolve common issues. The event concluded with the recognition of distinguished government agencies for their contributions, including the Ministry of Labor, the Ministry of Culture, the MOCI's Trade Sector, and the General Authority of Customs.