Doha: Qatar’s industrial investment volume reached QR270bn during the first quarter of 2026, marking a 0.13 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025, according to figures released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI).
The ministry said 32 factories were evaluated for readiness during Q1 2026, representing an increase of 191 percent compared to Q1 2025.
According to the data, 17 new factories commenced or started production during the first quarter, recording a 112 percent increase year-on-year.
MoCI also noted that the issuance time for initial industrial approvals was reduced to one working day as part of efforts to improve service efficiency.
In the area of consumer protection and competition promotion, the ministry reported receiving 6,895 complaints during Q1 2026, reflecting a 323 percent increase compared to the same quarter last year.
The complaints included 5,640 related to consumer protection, 631 linked to qualitative licensing, 622 concerning food supply, and two competition-related complaints.
The ministry added that consumer protection complaints were resolved within eight days, food supply complaints within one day, and qualitative licensing complaints within two working days.
Meanwhile, 74,766 inspection visits were conducted during the first quarter of 2026, representing an 89 percent increase compared to Q1 2025, while the violation rate stood at 9 percent.
MoCI also announced that 1,897 qualitative licences were issued during the reporting period.
