The Ministry of Commerce and Industry participated in the Government Procurement Plan Forum 2026, held from 20 to 22 October 2025 at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center.

The forum highlights government entities’ procurement priorities across sectors and presents forecasts to help evaluate emerging business prospects and institutional needs.

The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the competitiveness of national products, in line with its vision to support local industries and enable Qatari companies to expand in local, regional and international markets.

In this context, Dr Mohammed Ahmed Al-Sayed, Director of the National Product Competitiveness Support Department, stated that the Ministry promotes national products by prioritising local content in government tenders, enforcing the mandatory list of national products, and encouraging reliance on Qatari products in development projects. He also emphasised the necessity to apply international quality standards and combat harmful trade practices to ensure a fair and transparent business environment.

Dr. Al-Sayed added that the Ministry’s participation in the forum reflects its commitment to strengthen cooperation with the Ministry of Finance to support small and medium-sized enterprises’ participation in government tenders and foster a business environment conducive to innovation and industrial investment, in line with National Vision 2030.

The Ministry’s pavilion at the forum showcases its efforts to enhance the competitiveness of national products, along with key electronic services in the industrial sector, such as the issuance of preliminary project approvals, industrial licences, and customs exemptions. The pavilion also highlights the Single Window platform and its AI-enhanced digital solutions streamlining procedures for investors and entrepreneurs.

The Ministry’s participation in the Government Procurement Plan Forum 2026 forms part of its ongoing efforts to support national industrial sector, promote public–private partnerships, and encourage investment in national industries. These efforts contribute to diversifying national economy and building an integrated, sustainable business ecosystem that supports national economic development.