Public-Private Partnership Program – Ministry of Commerce and Industry

About us

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is responsible for overseeing commercial and industrial activities in the State of Qatar and directing these activities in accordance with the requirements of national development. The ministry's responsibilities include developing initiatives to attract investments and support and promote exports. It also contributes to fostering effective partnerships between the public and private sectors to achieve sustainable development and economic growth.

PPP Unit

The Public-Private Partnership unit is the unit at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry that supervises the implementation and regulation of public-private partnership projects that are decided to be implemented or developed in accordance with the provisions of Law No. (12) of 2020 regulating the partnership between the public and private sectors. It is the engine for setting the general principles of the partnership policy that helps to enable the implementation of partnership projects between the public and private sectors in the State of Qatar.

For any inquiries, please contact: moci-ppp@moci.gov.qa

Application Process

The concerned entity must submit an official initiation letter to the Business Development Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The letter should include the preliminary project needs assessment document (details and requirements are available in the procedures guide referenced below) for studying the feasibility of implementing the project under the public-private partnership system.

For any inquiries, please contact: moci-ppp@moci.gov.qa

Mission & Vision

The objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030 include:

Sustainable development.
Economic diversification.
Increasing foreign investment.

The PPP Unit recognizes the importance of continuing the wheel of economic growth and increase foreign investments, which will lead to a “free international economy without geographical restrictions.” This strategic vision includes private sector involvement and participation, which can play an essential role in the accomplishment of QNV30, specifically through the efficient delivery of public services. It is also considered among the competencies of the Public-Private Partnership Unit to achieve the following strategic objectives:

Building a sound ecosystem for partnership projects between the public and private sectors based on mutual trust and cooperation.
Benefit from international experiences and best practices to educate the owners of partnership projects.
Develop and maintain the expertise of partnership between the public and private sectors to support ministries and contracting bodies.
Striving to develop a fair partnership process, characterized by responsibility and transparency.
Develop a set of promising future projects to attract partnership with the private sector.

For any inquiries, please contact: moci-ppp@moci.gov.qa

Key Drivers for PPP

The State of Qatar seeks to benefit from all the advantages offered by the partnership process, and in this regard, it has issued Law No. (12) of 2020 regulating the partnership between the public and private sectors, to facilitate the development of partnership projects between the public and private sectors in the country. The law will enable government entities and the private sectors to enter in contractual agreements for the implementation and financing of assets and services., including, but not limited to, the following:

Enhancing private sector participation in the development of infrastructure and implementation of socially impactful projects.
Improving the efficiency of government services by leveraging private sector expertise.
Facilitating the transfer of technology and innovation from the private sector to public service systems.
Expanding the economic base and promoting diversification of income sources.

For any inquiries, please contact: moci-ppp@moci.gov.qa

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Legal Framework

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Guidelines for Studying Public-Private Partnership Projects

PPP Guidebook – EN

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Public-Private Partnerships Projects and Opportunities

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Waste-to-Energy Facility – Phase (2)

The Ministry of Municipality seeks to build a second solid waste management center (DSWMC-2) to ensure a high level of waste utilization and recycling towards the goal of zero landfills in Qatar. Site area: 300 hectares, 60% of which is available for development. Capacity: 960,000 tons of municipal solid waste per year.

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Long-term care services – Phase 1

This project is part of the healthcare projects package expected to be studied in 2025. Project information will be updated as it becomes available.

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Long-term care services – Phase 2

This project is part of the healthcare projects package expected to be studied in 2025. Project information will be updated as it becomes available.

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Mental health services for subacute cases – Phase 1

This project is part of the healthcare projects package expected to be studied in 2025. Project information will be updated as it becomes available.

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Mental health services for subacute cases – Phase 2

This project is part of the healthcare projects package expected to be studied in 2025. Project information will be updated as it becomes available.

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Mental health services for children and adolescents

This project is part of the healthcare projects package expected to be studied in 2025. Project information will be updated as it becomes available.

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Kidney Dialysis Services

This project is part of the healthcare projects package expected to be studied in 2025. Project information will be updated as it becomes available.

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Integrated healthcare services for skilled and manual workers

This project is part of the healthcare projects package expected to be studied in 2025. Project information will be updated as it becomes available.

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Early intervention program for those with autism

This project is part of the healthcare projects package expected to be studied in 2025. Project information will be updated as it becomes available.

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Physiotherapy services for Qatari nationals

This project is part of the healthcare projects package expected to be studied in 2025. Project information will be updated as it becomes available.

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Dental and oral health program services for schools

This project is part of the healthcare projects package expected to be studied in 2025. Project information will be updated as it becomes available.

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Healthcare services for skilled and manual workers

This project is part of the healthcare projects package expected to be studied in 2025. Project information will be updated as it becomes available.

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Integrated Material Recovery and Bulky Waste Sorting Facility

The project includes the establishment of an integrated Material Recovery Facility (MRF), in addition to the development of a Bulk Waste Sorting Plant (BWSP) to process large-sized materials that are currently 100% landfilled, contributing to the recovery of recyclables and reducing reliance on landfills.

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WestBay Beaches & Al-safliya

Due to the tourist demand for developed beaches, this project will meet the needs of various visitor groups. It will include a luxury beach club, a regular beach club, a budget-friendly beach club, and a waterfront area, in addition to Al-Safliya Island, which features a vibrant area with diverse activities, offering exceptional experiences for families and adults.

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Allocating Lands for the Construction and Operation of Private Schools for (4 plots)

The project includes (4) schools in the areas of Al Wukair (2), Al Sailiya and Mansoura.

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Qatar Food Security Terminal

The State of Qatar is currently developing independent strategic silos at Hamad Port for the transport, storage, and processing of various food commodities. It has been identified that there is a need to operate and maintain the food security terminal at Hamad Port in a professional, efficient, and safe manner by the operator. Given the terminal's excess storage capacity beyond Qatar's strategic food security requirements, an opportunity was identified to implement the project as a public-private partnership .

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Sewage Treatment Plant in Al Wakrah and Al Wukair

1The project includes design, construction, financing, operation, and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant for the areas of Al Wakrah and Al Wukair at a site located 35 km from the center of Doha, covering an area of 15 km². The plant will be developed over several phases until 2045, and the works of this project constitute the first phase.

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Qatar PPP Schools Program – package 2

The project aims to develop 14 public schools in the areas of Al Rayyan, Al Thumama, Muaither, and Al Dhaain, and provide maintenance services for them for 25 years.

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Qatar Schools Program – package 1

The project aims to develop 8 government schools in the Al-Wakra, Al-Wukair and Umm Salal areas, and provide maintenance services for them for a period of 25 years.

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Sewage Treatment Plant in Al Wakrah and Al Wukair

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Qatar Schools Program – package 1

The project aims to develop 8 government schools in the Al-Wakra, Al-Wukair and Umm Salal areas, and provide maintenance services for them for a period of 25 years.

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Qatar PPP Schools Program – package 2

The project aims to develop 14 public schools in the areas of Al Rayyan, Al Thumama, Muaither, and Al Dhaain, and provide maintenance services for them for 25 years.

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Qatar Food Security Terminal

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