Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Qatar Development Bank (QDB), held a coordination meeting yesterday bringing together major suppliers in Qatar and a number of relevant local companies to enhance the resilience and sustainability of supply chains at the Ministry’s headquarters in Lusail City.
Attendees included H E Saleh Majed Al Khulaifi, Assistant Undersecretary for Industrial Affairs and Business Development at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and Dr. Hamad Salem Mejegheer, Executive Director of SME Development at QDB, alongside representatives from suppliers and companies.
This engagement comes as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen coordination and exchange perspectives among key stakeholders, with the aim of reinforcing supply chain readiness and continuity amid current regional developments. It also supports priority sectors, particularly food security and the needs of the local market.
During the meeting, key initiatives were highlighted to ensure market stability and the smooth flow of goods, along with policies designed to empower local suppliers and enhance their production and operational capabilities. These efforts contribute to diversifying supply sources and improving supply chain efficiency, while reaffirming the private sector’s role as a key partner in strengthening resilience and supporting economic development.
The meeting featured bilateral discussions between suppliers and local companies, exploring opportunities for collaboration and the conclusion of supply agreements for a range of essential goods. Participants reviewed supply chain options, discussed alternative solutions, and exchanged information on available reserves that could be utilised by companies.
The session concluded with a reaffirmation of continued coordination and joint efforts to support private sector companies. Emphasis was placed on maintaining operational continuity across vital sectors with high efficiency, ensuring market stability and aligning with the country’s economic development objectives.
