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 Department
Competencies
Amiri Decision No. (20) of 2014 on the organizational structure of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry established the Competition Protection Department, with the following competencies:
- Implementing laws and regulations on competition protection and anti-monopolistic practices
- Providing data and information on economic and commercial activity
- Promoting competition culture and coordinating with relevant agencies in other countries
- Supervising the examination of notifications related to transfer of ownership rights and asset acquisition
- Conducting research and investigations on anti-competitive practices
- Preparing studies on market trends and economic sectors
Sections
1. Competition Complaints Examination and Follow-up Section
- Implementing laws and regulations on competition protection
- Examining complaints and conducting inspections and investigations
- Monitoring markets and collecting evidence
2. Competition Research and Studies Section
- Preparing studies on market trends and databases
- Submitting proposals to enhance competition and reduce monopolistic practices
- Promoting competition culture and preparing training courses
3. Merger Monitoring and Exception Examination Section
- Examining notifications related to asset acquisitions and mergers
- Examining exemption requests from the scope of prohibition