The Shura Council has put forward proposals to support investment and agriculture in Qatar. During Monday’s session, chaired by Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, members reviewed a report from the Economic and Financial Affairs Committee on improving national and foreign investment mechanisms. Notably, the Shura Council proposes measures to enhance these investment opportunities.
Al Ghanim highlighted Qatar’s progress in improving its investment climate. He stressed the need for updated legislation and better support services to position Qatar as a global investment hub.
Vice-Chairman Essa bin Ahmad Al Nassr presented the committee’s recommendations. These included faster procedures, transparent systems, modernized laws, and better services to attract investors. The Shura Council decided to submit a non-binding proposal to the government. In short, Shura Council proposes specific measures such as digital licensing, reviewing service fees, supporting local products, and resolving stalled projects.
The proposal also suggested creating a full investor database, regulating industrial land use, and offering strategic investment opportunities to the private sector.
In another session, the Council discussed agricultural support. The Health, General Services, and Environment Committee reviewed current support policies for local farms and their role in food security, where the Shura Council proposes a set of measures aimed at strengthening this sector.
Speaker Al Ghanim stressed the need for strong agricultural policies to ensure sustainability and self-sufficiency. Committee Chairman Mubarak bin Mohammed Al Kuwari outlined suggestions. These included clearer laws, linking aid to production, cutting electricity costs, and improving advisory services.
The proposal also recommended pricing systems, stricter quality checks on imports, and promoting agricultural industries. The Council sent these recommendations to the relevant government body.
The Council also reviewed two draft laws on biometric and genetic fingerprinting and sent them to the Internal and External Affairs Committee for further study. Furthermore, considering security implications, Shura Council proposes meticulous measures to assess these laws thoroughly.
Additionally, members reviewed reports on recent visits to Hungary, Rome, and Iraq. These visits involved key parliamentary meetings that highlighted Qatar’s role in regional dialogue.
