Qatar Chamber Board Member and Chairperson of the Gold and Jewellery Committee, Nasser bin Sulaiman Al Haider, presided over a recent committee meeting attended by Ahmed Gharib, a representative of the Quality License and Market Control Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, along with other committee members.
Speaking at the meeting, Al Haider commended the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for its cooperation and prompt response to the Chamber’s invitation to participate.
For his part, Ahmed Gharib reaffirmed the commitment of Dr Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Ameri, Director of the Quality License and Market Control Department, to maintaining open communication with the Chamber and continuously enhancing work mechanisms to achieve the desired objectives.
The meeting reviewed the role of the Quality License and Market Control Department, followed by discussions on key challenges facing the gold and jewellery sector, particularly the pricing mechanisms for gold jewellery.
During the meeting, Al Haider called on committee members to submit their proposals for improving the pricing mechanisms of gold crafts and bars to the department.
He also emphasized the importance of aligning market regulations with Qatar’s vision for business development and enhancing the overall business environment.
Participants recommended organising a meeting between the Committee and the Consumer Protection Department to discuss exchange and return policies. They also emphasized the need for more joint meetings to address various issues related to the sector.