Qatar Economic & Commercial Activities Guide launched

The publication was launched by HE Deputy CEO and Chief Strategy Officer at the Qatar Free Zones Authority (Strategic Partner) Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Faisal al-Thani and QC General Manager Saleh bin Hamad al-Sharqi in the presence of several businessmen and representatives of sponsoring institutions.Addressing the ceremony, al-Sharqi said the issuance of the guide stemmed from the Chamber's concern to inform visitors to Qatar during the tournament about the country's business sectors and economic and commercial activities, stressing that the World Cup provides a great opportunity to promote the advancement witnessed by Qatar in terms of the infrastructure and economy.The publication touches on the Qatari economy and the state's investment potential, he added, pointing out that it includes data about doing business in Qatar, incentives on offer, and the country's economic activities.Al-Sharqi explained the guide's contents which include the most prominent investment laws and legislation, procedures for doing business, and Qatar's various economic sectors, in addition to the investment-related institutions and bodies, indicating that new investors willing to commence business in Qatar will find a lot of valuable information in this publication, stressing that it serves as a roadmap toward the investment climate of Qatar.During the ceremony, al-Sharqi honoured sponsor institutions and bodies including the Qatar Free Zones Authority, Qatari Diar for Real Estate Investment, LuLu International Group, Investment Promotion Agency, Public Works Authority (Ashghal), Qatar Stock Exchange, Al Dar for Exchange Works and gifted them distinguished editions of the guide.The guide, in English and Arabic, is publicly available on the Chamber's website to provide easy access for investors and businessmen who are keen to familiarise themselves with Qatar's economy and investment climate, including its economic and commercial activities.(QNA)