Qatar Chamber participated in the annual Government Procurement and Contracting Conference and Exhibition ‘Moushtarayat’, which will run until October 22 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC).
The chamber’s delegation was led by Qatar Chamber chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al-Thani, including first vice-chairman, Mohamed bin Towar al-Kuwari, along with board members Abdul Rahman al-Ansari, Dr Mohamed bin Jawhar al-Mohamed, and Shaheen al-Mohannadi.
Sheikh Khalifa lauded the significance of Moushtarayat, describing it as “a strategic platform” that strengthens communication and integration between the public and private sectors.
He said the event, which highlights the annual procurement plans of government entities for 2026, “holds great significance” as it reviews the projects scheduled to be launched in the coming year.
“This enables the private sector to be informed in advance about available investment and contracting opportunities, allowing it to prepare effectively to participate in implementing development projects, thereby enhancing the contribution of Qatari companies to the country’s comprehensive development process,” he noted.
He also stressed that the Qatari private sector has become a key partner in the country’s economic development, playing a pivotal role in supporting state efforts to localise supply chains, increase local content, and contribute to the implementation of national projects in the fields of infrastructure, energy, services, and innovation.
Sheikh Khalifa pointed out that the Qatari economy continues to achieve robust growth rates, supported by sound financial and economic policies, and guided by the state’s strategic approach to diversifying sources of income and strengthening partnerships between the public and private sectors.
He added that the ongoing implementation of major projects across various sectors reflects the strength of the national economy and its ability to withstand global challenges, while also stimulating the local business environment and supporting national investments.
Sheikh Khalifa further underscored the Chamber’s strong commitment to empowering Qatari companies to participate in government projects, highlighting its continuous efforts to address challenges facing them and enhance their competitiveness.
Al-Kuwari said the forum “reflects transparency and efficiency,” noting that it represents an important opportunity to discuss the challenges facing suppliers and contractors in dealing with the concerned authorities, and to work on finding practical solutions that help facilitate procedures and develop the government contracting system.
He said the chamber attaches great importance to the government procurement file, working to convey the observations and proposals of business owners to the relevant authorities.
During the opening session, al-Ansari delivered a presentation on public-private partnerships, highlighting the importance of co-operation between both sectors in implementing projects, creating new job opportunities through private sector participation, and underscoring the chamber’s role in empowering entrepreneurs and promoting innovation.
Al-Ansari stressed the need to categorise all tenders scheduled to be issued in 2026 and to establish an independent body to empower national products and manage procurement. He proposed that this body should include a representative in each ministry and comprise experts specialised in project evaluation, affirming the Chamber’s readiness to contribute to its establishment.
He further emphasised the importance of clearly specifying local products in tenders, suggesting that the product name be explicitly stated along with the word “Qatari.” He also proposed holding a seminar to review international experiences in empowering local products within government procurement systems.
The chamber’s delegation was led by Qatar Chamber chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al-Thani, including first vice-chairman, Mohamed bin Towar al-Kuwari, along with board members Abdul Rahman al-Ansari, Dr Mohamed bin Jawhar al-Mohamed, and Shaheen al-Mohannadi.
Sheikh Khalifa lauded the significance of Moushtarayat, describing it as “a strategic platform” that strengthens communication and integration between the public and private sectors.
He said the event, which highlights the annual procurement plans of government entities for 2026, “holds great significance” as it reviews the projects scheduled to be launched in the coming year.
“This enables the private sector to be informed in advance about available investment and contracting opportunities, allowing it to prepare effectively to participate in implementing development projects, thereby enhancing the contribution of Qatari companies to the country’s comprehensive development process,” he noted.
He also stressed that the Qatari private sector has become a key partner in the country’s economic development, playing a pivotal role in supporting state efforts to localise supply chains, increase local content, and contribute to the implementation of national projects in the fields of infrastructure, energy, services, and innovation.
Sheikh Khalifa pointed out that the Qatari economy continues to achieve robust growth rates, supported by sound financial and economic policies, and guided by the state’s strategic approach to diversifying sources of income and strengthening partnerships between the public and private sectors.
He added that the ongoing implementation of major projects across various sectors reflects the strength of the national economy and its ability to withstand global challenges, while also stimulating the local business environment and supporting national investments.
Sheikh Khalifa further underscored the Chamber’s strong commitment to empowering Qatari companies to participate in government projects, highlighting its continuous efforts to address challenges facing them and enhance their competitiveness.
Al-Kuwari said the forum “reflects transparency and efficiency,” noting that it represents an important opportunity to discuss the challenges facing suppliers and contractors in dealing with the concerned authorities, and to work on finding practical solutions that help facilitate procedures and develop the government contracting system.
He said the chamber attaches great importance to the government procurement file, working to convey the observations and proposals of business owners to the relevant authorities.
During the opening session, al-Ansari delivered a presentation on public-private partnerships, highlighting the importance of co-operation between both sectors in implementing projects, creating new job opportunities through private sector participation, and underscoring the chamber’s role in empowering entrepreneurs and promoting innovation.
Al-Ansari stressed the need to categorise all tenders scheduled to be issued in 2026 and to establish an independent body to empower national products and manage procurement. He proposed that this body should include a representative in each ministry and comprise experts specialised in project evaluation, affirming the Chamber’s readiness to contribute to its establishment.
He further emphasised the importance of clearly specifying local products in tenders, suggesting that the product name be explicitly stated along with the word “Qatari.” He also proposed holding a seminar to review international experiences in empowering local products within government procurement systems.