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Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has introduced a new bulk product data upload feature for its “Adding Commodity without a Custom Release” service, marking another step toward enhancing digital transformation and streamlining business procedures in Qatar. Through this new feature, the Ministry aims to improve efficiency, support compliance, and create a more organized and investment-friendly business environment across the country. In a post on its X platform, yesterday, the Ministry stated, “MoCI has launched a new bulk product data upload feature for the ‘Adding Commodity without a Custom release’ service, as part of its efforts to enhance digital procedures and simplify product price registration processes for companies, retail stores, and suppliers.” The feature aims to facilitate the registration of previously unregistered products, provide a flexible six-month grace period for product price registration, and enhance the efficiency of digital procedures provided. In an info graphic shared with the post, it outlined the steps to benefit from the feature, which include visiting the official Ministry of Commerce and Industry website at http://moci.gov.qa, selecting E-Services, then Digital Platform Services, and accessing the Adding Commodity without a Custom release service. The Ministry added that the conditions for benefiting from the feature include compliance with the product safety undertaking, adherence to applicable laws and regulations, and ensuring that products and their related data do not violate local customs and traditions. The post further said, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry calls upon all companies and retail stores to benefit from the grace period provided and adhere to all procedures, ensuring the enforcement of an organised business environment that supports both businesses and the investment ecosystem. In line with its ongoing digital transformation strategy, the Ministry emphasised that the newly launched bulk upload feature is designed to significantly reduce the time and effort required for registering product prices. By enabling companies, retail stores, and suppliers to upload large quantities of product data simultaneously, the Ministry aims to improve operational efficiency and accelerate registration procedures for products that were previously unregistered within the system. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to modernise government services and strengthen cooperation with the private sector through advanced digital solutions. The move reflects the Ministry’s commitment to supporting the business community while ensuring transparency and efficiency in market practices. The Ministry also stressed the importance of adhering to all applicable regulations and product safety standards when using the service.

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Doha, Qatar: Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari headed the State of Qatar’s delegation participating in the 125th Meeting of the Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which was held yesterday via videoconference, in the presence of Their Excellencies the ministers of the GCC member states. During the meeting, the outcomes of the GCC Central Bank Governors Committee meeting, the meetings of the GCC Customs Union Authority, the meeting of the Committee of Heads and Directors of Tax Departments in the GCC member states, and the meeting of the GCC Common Market Committee were reviewed. The meeting also considered the General Secretariat’s report on the measures taken in light of the current circumstances, as well as key regional and international economic developments. In addition, it discussed the mechanism for implementing decisions related to measures to combat unfair practices in international trade. The meeting further addressed the progress of negotiations on free trade agreements between the GCC member states and other countries and international blocs, and followed up on the latest developments regarding the achievement of economic unity among the GCC memberstates. Meanwhile H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of Finance, headed the State of Qatar’s delegation participating in the Ninth Meeting of the Permanent Preparatory Committee at the Ministerial Level of the Economic and Development Affairs Authority of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which was held yesterday via videoconference, in the presence of Their Excellencies the ministers of the GCC member states. The meeting featured discussions on a number of priority economic and development issues within the framework of strengthening Gulf integration and supporting sustainable development paths among the GCC member states. Participants reviewed the latest economic and developmental developments. In addition to discussing areas of joint cooperation in achieving and implementing the economic visions of the GCC states, in a manner that contributes to enhancing economic competitiveness and supporting the Gulf region’s growth and economic diversification efforts. The meeting also addressed the annual report of the Office of the Economic and Development Affairs Authority and reviewed key initiatives and programmes aimed at strengthening joint Gulf action and advancing economic and development integration among the GCC member states.

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Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) has announced the reconstitution of its Index Committee, in accordance with Board Resolution No. (11) issued during the first meeting of 2026. The reconstituted Index Committee is chaired by Mansour Rashid Al Khater, with members including Sheikh Jassim bin Abdullah Al Thani, Abdullah Mohammed Al Ansari, Abdullah Hashim Al Sada, Dhubia Saad Al Kubaisi, Fatima Abdullah Al Emadi, and Dr. Alanoud Ali Al Maadid. A representative from the Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) will participate as an observer on the committee. The reconstitution of the Index Committee underscores the QSE's ongoing commitment to enhancing governance, transparency, and institutional oversight of market indices. Read Also Qatar donates navigation equipment to Beirut Airport Qatar Ports handled over 50,000 containers in April: IMO Qatar, Norway explore strategic cooperation and investment ties These efforts aim to strengthen investor and market confidence while improving market efficiency and development in line with best practices. QSE indices serve as a vital benchmark for investors, market participants, and listed companies, functioning as a key tool for measuring market performance across various sectors. The restructuring of the Index Committee reflects the QSE's dedication to establishing a transparent and structured institutional framework for index management, thereby boosting investor confidence and supporting the continued growth of Qatar's capital market. The QSE will issue a market notice regarding the semi-annual index review, in line with approved index review procedures. This notice, published quarterly, forms part of the exchange's commitment to providing market participants with timely and relevant information, further enhancing transparency and communication. The QSE affirmed that ongoing development of its index governance framework is integral to its broader strategy to enhance market infrastructure, improve investor access to market information, and support the growth and competitiveness of Qatar's capital market.