Ministry of Commerce and Industry Launches Qatar National Product Week Under the Slogan “From Qatar, A Story Begins”
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry launched the Qatar National Product Week initiative on Thursday, 5 November 2026, under the slogan “From Qatar, A Story Begins.”
The initiative aims to raise awareness of the importance of national industries and encourage consumers to purchase locally manufactured products across various sectors, contributing to sustainable development, the localization of supply chains, and efforts to strengthen self-sufficiency and economic diversification.
In his opening remarks, His Excellency Mr. Saleh Majed Al-Khulaifi, Assistant Undersecretary for Industry and Business Development Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, emphasized the importance of the initiative in supporting the growth of the industrial sector, strengthening the presence of national products in the market, and fostering a culture of purchasing Qatari products. He noted that these efforts contribute to achieving economic diversification objectives in line with Qatar National Vision 2030, the Third National Development Strategy, and the Qatar National Manufacturing Strategy 2024–2030.
His Excellency highlighted that the importance of national industry became particularly evident during the recent regional crisis and the associated disruptions to supply chains. Qatari factories demonstrated their ability to maintain production and respond to increased demand for essential goods, contributing to the stability of local markets and ensuring the continuity of supplies.
For his part, Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Al-Buhashim Al-Sayed, Director of the National Product Competitiveness Support Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, affirmed that the initiative forms part of the Ministry’s efforts to enhance the competitiveness of national products and strengthen their presence in the market.
He explained that the Ministry is working to adopt an integrated approach, beginning with an assessment of the current state of national industries and the challenges they face, followed by the development of initiatives and solutions to support their competitiveness and growth, in coordination with the relevant entities.
He added that the Ministry’s efforts include protecting national industries against harmful trade practices and unfair competition through the implementation of trade remedy mechanisms, alongside raising awareness among industrial-sector stakeholders of these practices and the available protection mechanisms, thereby strengthening the ability of national products to compete in the market.
Dr. Al-Sayed noted that the results of previous editions of Qatar National Product Week demonstrated the initiative’s positive impact, with some participating retail outlets recording increases of up to 75% in sales of national products in 2025. This reflects the importance of promotional initiatives in stimulating demand for Qatari products and strengthening their market presence.
The opening ceremony, attended by representatives of government entities and the private sector, featured a video presentation highlighting national products, alongside workshops delivered by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of Finance, and Qatar Development Bank. The workshops brought together interested participants, specialists, and experts to discuss a range of topics and issues related to national products. The event also featured exhibition stands for participating factories, providing visitors with an opportunity to explore a diverse range of Qatari products.
As part of the activities, three retail outlets selling Qatari products were inaugurated: Lulu Hypermarket in Al Gharrafa, Monoprix at Place Vendôme, and Al Meera in Ain Khaled. Two additional outlets are scheduled to open on Friday, 6 November, at Carrefour in City Center Mall and Al Rawabi in Al Gharrafa.
The initiative also includes field visits for school students to national factories, coordinated with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, during the following week.
Qatar National Product Week highlights the success stories of Qatari companies and their products across various sectors. It also showcases efforts to localize supply chains, support self-sufficiency and economic diversification, and encourage small and medium-sized enterprises to grow and expand in local and international markets.