DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) partnered with the Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) to hold the second annual government sector forum to discuss the outcomes of the roundtable project with the private sector.
The event aimed to discuss the previous year's achievements and present a comprehensive vision for the future plan for the mechanism for addressing the challenges facing the private sector. It is part of the MoCI's unwavering efforts to improve the business environment and economic competitiveness in the country, in a manner that serves the Qatar National Vision 2030 objectives.
In attendance were Assistant Undersecretary for Industrial Affairs and Business Development Saleh Majid Al Khulaifi and Assistant Undersecretary for Commerce Affairs at the MoCI Ayedh Manahi Al Qahtani, along with more than 50 participants from 26 government agencies.
Al Khulaifi hailed the State of Qatar's remarkable growth across various economic sectors, pointing out that the government has adopted ambitious plans to support and empower the private sector to play a leading role in stimulating the economy and growth.
He said the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030 adopts a new approach based on bold and rapid reforms to improve the business environment in the country, aiming to achieve a positive shift in the economic growth model, which enhances the role of the private sector to become the main driver of the economy.
Al Khulaifi stressed the importance of continuing these efforts to achieve the goals of the National Development Strategy, noting that empowering the private sector will allow the government to focus its resources on supporting innovation and enhancing the competitive environment.
Through this transformation, the governments role in providing services that the private sector can provide efficiently and effectively will be reduced, contributing to increasing the flexibility and efficiency of the economy.
For his part, Al Qahtani highlighted the importance of joint cooperation between the government and private sectors to address the challenges facing the development of businesses in the State of Qatar.
He added that the MoCI is committed to strengthening strategic partnerships with the private sector and supporting it in line with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030. The MOCI will continue to work on improving regulatory frameworks and removing obstacles to business growth, this cooperation contributing to creating a competitive and attractive business environment for local and foreign investments, he added.
During the forum, Invest Qatar gave a visual presentation on the investment climate in Qatar, and the key improvements made over the past year to enhance the business environment.
The MoCI also gave a presentation on the achievements of the Round Table Project, reviewing the challenges facing the private sector and the most prominent opportunities available to improve the business environment, through continuous cooperation with the relevant authorities.
There was also a presentation by the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, explaining how different entities can cooperate to solve common challenges.
At the end of the event, a number of distinguished government agencies were honored for their active participation, including the Ministry of Labor, the Ministry of Culture, the MoCI's Trade Sector, and the General Authority of Customs.
