Assistant Undersecretary for Commerce Affairs and Chairman of the Commerce Sector Committee, Ayed Menahi Al Qahtani with other officials during the meeting.
Doha, Qatar: The Commerce Sector Committee at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry held a meeting with private sector representatives at the Ministry’s headquarters in Lusail to discuss the challenges facing the business environment and assess implications for the commerce sector.
The meeting was chaired by Ayed Menahi Al Qahtani, Assistant Undersecretary for Commerce Affairs and Chairman of the Commerce Sector Committee, alongside committee members and representatives from Qatar Chamber.
During the meeting, participants reviewed proposals from private sector representatives focusing on reaching solutions to improve the business environment and foster commercial growth. Discussions also focused on enhancing cooperation between the public and private sectors to overcome challenges and achieve sustainable growth in the commerce sector.
The Committee was established in 2024 by a decision of H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry; and is chaired by Ayed Menahi Al Qahtani. Committee members include representatives from Ministry of Transport, the General Authority of Customs, Qatar General Organisation for Standards and Metrology, the General Tax Authority, the Free Zones Authority, Economic Zones Company (Manateq), and Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
The committee is responsible for organising meetings with the private sector to identify challenges, gather proposals, and assess implications for the business environment and the economy at
large. It aims to strengthen partnerships between the public and private sectors, ensure transparency in regulatory measures, and build trust among stakeholders.
Additionally, the committee provides recommendations and proposals based on the outcomes of organised workshops and meetings, ensuring alignment with economic development priorities and business environment improvements.
