HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani has stressed the importance of taking serious and effective measures to enhance the business and investment environment in the country so as to promote the role of the private sector in the different economic activities by developing the legislative framework, facilitating the procedures and removing the obstacles that face the business society.
The Prime Minister made the remarks as he chaired the first meeting of the committee on promoting the business and investment environment for the government and public sectors, which was held yesterday. The committee includes representatives of the relevant ministries and government entities as well as representatives of businessmen and private sector companies and institutions.
HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani had directed during recent meetings with private sector entities that the committee be established for consultation and listening to recommendations and views on how to enhance the business environment to boost economic growth in the country.
The Prime Minister noted that establishing the committee reaffirms the government’s commitment to the implementation of the directives of HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and state policies that aim to increase the role of the private sector in economic development.
Establishing the committee also stresses the government’s keenness on co-ordination and working with the private sector to remove obstacles facing the business and investment society so as to enable it to effectively contribute to the different economic activities, HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser said.
The Premier added that establishing the committee comes within the government’s continuing efforts to develop the economic performance as part of implementing the programs and plans of Qatar National Vision 2030, noting that the committee is considered part of the initiatives carried out to turn these programmes and plans into reality that helps in achieving sustainable development, diversifying the economy and increasing investments.
HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser said the committee aims to communicate with the different private sector entities in order to learn about their concerns and obstacles and listen to their proposals on how to solve them. It also aims to be in touch with government officials to discuss proposed measures to solve the problems of the private sector, he said, adding that the committee will also put a list of the main issues that face the private sector and offer reports and recommendations of measures to be taken to solve them.
The Prime Minister noted that the role of the committee will not end at reviewing the obstacles facing the private sector and suggesting solutions, but also will examine opportunities for economic growth and getting in touch with the concerned sides whether in government or the private sector to present initiatives to benefit from the available opportunities through co-operation and co-ordination with the public and private sectors.
The committee was established under the presidency of HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and submits its reports and recommendations to him. It will meet regularly on a monthly basis or whenever necessary. The Premier will meet with the committee every two months to discuss its reports and recommendations and take the necessary measures to enhance the business and investment environment in the country.