MoCI showcases initiatives at ConteQ Expo24

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, a host of the ConteQ Expo24, is showcasing initiatives that support technology and innovation in the construction and services sectors, with a focus on digital transformation and the adoption of modern technologies.It also highlights the services offered to both local and international investors, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises, a statement said Tuesday.A part of the pavilion is dedicated to promoting laws that encourage foreign investment. These laws are in place to regulate non-Qatari investment that allow for outright ownership by foreigners of their businesses in various sectors of Qatar’s economy. The laws also extend to governing non-Qatari ownership of real estate and public-private partnerships.At ConteQ 2024, the Ministry is participating in a panel discussion entitled "Policy Unlocks to Drive Innovation and Entrepreneurship", discussing how initiatives designed to facilitate business operations are now easily accessible by the business and investment community. These include the "Single Window" platform and other electronic services that are now in place on the Ministry's official website and through their mobile app.The Ministry’s pavilion includes several partners and stakeholders who have come together to boost attendance and promote Qatar as an outstanding destination for business, trade and investment. These include the Investment Promotion Agency, Qatar Free Zones Authority, and Qatar Financial Centre, representing a common objective that is underpinned by digital transformation.The ConteQ 2024 Expo is a culmination of efforts by four governmental entities, namely, the MoCI, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Ministry of Labor, and the Public Works Authority "Ashghal."The event, which represents a promising opportunity to attract inward investments to Qatar and contributes to enhancing the country's national capabilities and advancing sustainable development, concludes Wednesday at the Qatar National Convention Centre.