20 responsibilities

Trade Development and Investment Promotion Department

The responsibilities entrusted to this department

1.
Implementing the executive regulations governing the investment of non-Qatari capital in economic activities.
2.
Implementing the executive regulations governing foreign trade and exports.
3.
Proposing policies to encourage and support joint ventures between Qatari and non-Qatari investors.
4.
Proposing policies and procedures to announce and promote investment opportunities in Qatar, including guides to inform investors.
5.
Preparing studies to support investment activities in Qatar, as well as feasibility studies to identify investment opportunities.
6.
Promoting economic free zones across Qatar in line with the ministry's objectives of attracting foreign investment.
7.
Promoting projects and investments in the fields of manufacturing, transporting and marketing goods.
8.
Taking the necessary measures to promote investments and streamlines procedures in coordination the competent authorities.
9.
Participating in forums, exhibitions, seminars and conferences that aim to promote Qatar's investment policy.
10.
Examining and analyzing draft commercial and industrial agreements in coordination with concerned administrative units.
11.
Developing the database and guidelines outlining investment opportunities and joint ventures across country.
12.
Proposing policies, strategies, plans and programs for the development of exports and bilateral trade.
13.
Proposing the appointment of commercial attaches and supervising their work.
14.
Following up on the work of commercial attaches and providing them with the necessary support.
15.
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.
17.
Coordinating with concerned administrative units to develop plans and programs to expand commercial representation offices.
18.
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.
20.
Coordinating with concerned entities on the ministry's participation in international exhibitions.