His Excellency Mr. Ali bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari, Minister of Commerce and Industry, and His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Fattis Al-Marri, Attorney-General, inaugurated today the Commerce and Consumer Affairs Prosecution headquarters.

The Commerce and Consumer Affairs Prosecution has been established based on a proposal submitted by the Ministry to settle cases related to consumer rights and commercial transactions. This initiative contributes to supporting efforts to combat fraud and commercial corruption, deter unfair competition as well as take necessary measures to prevent related abuses and hold the perpetrators accountable, so as to support the State’s security, stability and economic growth.

On this occasion, H.E. Mr. Ali bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari said the Commerce and Consumer Affairs Prosecution was the fruit of cooperation between the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Public Prosecution.

H.E. pointed out the development the country has witnessed in the field of commercial transactions and local and foreign investment, especially after passing several laws supporting these areas, such as the law regulating the investment of non-Qatari capital in economic activity, and the flourishing of commercial activity in the country.

H.E. stated that this development constituted an impetus to develop the legislative and judicial system in the State, by providing legal protection to consumers and merchants. In this context, a specialized prosecution office has been created to examine cases related to violations seized and reported by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

H.E. added that the Commerce and Consumer Affairs Prosecution facilitated taking the necessary legal measures against perpetrators, pointing out that this constituted a quantum leap terms of quick settlement of consumer and commercial cases, which require accurate, expanded and specialized inquiry during the investigation phase. Additionally, cases related to protecting competition or commercial fraud necessitate the help of accounting experts in order to reach fair decisions and rulings that align with the Qatari constitution and enshrining the principle of the rule of law.