20 responsibilities

Trade Development and Investment Promotion Department

The responsibilities entrusted to this department

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Implementing the executive regulations governing the investment of non-Qatari capital in economic activities.
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Implementing the executive regulations governing foreign trade and exports.
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Proposing policies to encourage and support joint ventures between Qatari and non-Qatari investors.
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Proposing policies and procedures to announce and promote investment opportunities in Qatar, including guides to inform investors.
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Preparing studies to support investment activities in Qatar, as well as feasibility studies to identify investment opportunities.
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Promoting economic free zones across Qatar in line with the ministry's objectives of attracting foreign investment.
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Promoting projects and investments in the fields of manufacturing, transporting and marketing goods.
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Taking the necessary measures to promote investments and streamlines procedures in coordination the competent authorities.
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Participating in forums, exhibitions, seminars and conferences that aim to promote Qatar's investment policy.
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Examining and analyzing draft commercial and industrial agreements in coordination with concerned administrative units.
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Developing the database and guidelines outlining investment opportunities and joint ventures across country.
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Proposing policies, strategies, plans and programs for the development of exports and bilateral trade.
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Proposing the appointment of commercial attaches and supervising their work.
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Following up on the work of commercial attaches and providing them with the necessary support.
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Following up on the implementation of export development and trade programs.
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Coordinating with concerned administrative units regarding participation in international exhibitions.
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Coordinating with concerned administrative units to develop plans and programs to expand commercial representation offices.
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Studying and proposing the establishment of commercial representation offices abroad.
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Communicating with relevant authorities in other countries to develop trade exchange and increase the volume of exports.
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Coordinating with concerned entities on the ministry's participation in international exhibitions.