Competition Protection and Anti-Monopolistic Practices
We are committed to ensuring a fair market, promoting fair competition, and protecting the rights of consumers in Qatar
Competition Protection Committee
Objectives
- Raising awareness about the importance of fair competition leading to high-quality goods and services at reasonable prices
- Preventing monopolistic practices that negatively affect fair competition
- Establishing a comprehensive and advanced database on economic activity
- Preparing and qualifying staff capable of conducting specialized studies and research
- Coordinating with counterpart agencies in other countries
- Contributing to the development of legal frameworks related to competition and anti-monopolistic practices
Vision & Mission
Committee Vision
Working towards free competition based on advanced rules and far from monopolistic practices that undermine its foundations.
Committee Mission
Protecting competition and preventing monopolistic practices through appropriate decisions based on comprehensive and advanced data and information about economic activity in the State of Qatar, and specialized studies and research.
Competencies
The competencies of the Competition Protection Committee were defined in Article (8) of Law No. (19) of 2006:
- Establishing a comprehensive database on economic activity and updating and developing it
- Receiving complaints related to violations of the law, examining them, and verifying their seriousness
- Coordinating with counterpart agencies in other countries
- Issuing periodic bulletins containing decisions, recommendations, and procedures
- Preparing an annual report on its activities and future plans
- Providing opinions on draft laws and regulations related to competition
Composition
The Committee is chaired by a representative of the private sector, chosen by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, with membership of:
- Four representatives of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, one of whom serves as Vice-Chairman
- A representative of the Ministry of Finance
- A representative of the Ministry of Justice
- A representative of Qatar Central Bank
- A representative of the Supreme Judiciary Council
- Three specialists and experts