Doha, 23 July (QNA) – The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with the Communications Regulatory Authority, organized a workshop aimed at knowledge transfer in the field of competition protection, with the participation of a number of specialists and relevant officials from both sides.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry today, the workshop aimed to strengthen cooperation and promote the exchange of knowledge and expertise among participants, contributing to greater awareness of competition protection principles and supporting practices that enhance market efficiency.

The Ministry added that the workshop covered several topics, including an overview of the institutional framework for the enforcement of competition law in the State of Qatar, including the role of the Competition Protection Committee and the sections of the Competition Protection Department and their respective functions. It also introduced the services provided by the Department and the procedures for accessing them, in addition to addressing fundamental competition concepts and anti-competitive practices, and highlighting key practices that may restrict competition or hinder the normal functioning of the market. The workshop also addressed a number of indicators used to assess competition and the degree of market concentration, and how these indicators are interpreted.

The workshop forms part of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s efforts to strengthen cooperation with national entities and promote the principles of fair competition, thereby contributing to the development of a competitive and sustainable business environment.