PM calls for timely completion of projects

QNA

Doha

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani yesterday called for the timely completion of projects in Qatar and announced measures for the economic development of the country.

During a meeting with senior government officials to monitor projects related to economic development in Qatar, the Prime Minister  urged them to adhere to schedules and delivery plans.

The meeting at the Emiri Diwan was held upon the directives of HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani.

The Prime Minister also urged the officials to notify him as early as possible if there were any obstacles or problems hampering the implementation of the projects or causing any delay in delivery dates.

He called for setting specific dates for awarding and launching tenders and directed that immediate solutions be found to overcome obstacles. He issued directives and decisions that included the provision of stores and logistics areas.

He also issued directives for dealing with workers’ housing projects, through a special committee of the Ministry of Municipality to prepare a comprehensive budget for land needed by the state during the next five years.

To boost Qatar’s economic activity, the Prime Minister  asked the Minister of Economy and Commerce to formulate a plan through incentives for the private sector.

He   called for a comprehensive assessment of the tourism activity  and a strategy  to serve and enhance the sector. The Prime Minister entrusted the Minister of Economy and Commerce to draw up a plan to expand the activity of  stock exchange markets.

The Prime Minister approved projects to produce fodder in the state. He also approved the start of  joint efforts between the Ministry of Economy and Commerce and the Environment Ministry on agricultural and food security. He also issued directives to start the implementation of three new central markets to serve citizens.