Ministries of Qatar
The Ministry of Business and Trade (MBT) creates commercial policy for both private and public sectors in order to boost regional and international trade relations and support the development of businesses across the country.
The Ministry maintains four departments and sections:
• Commercial Registration Section
• Commercial Agents Section
• Industrial Property Rights Section
• Price Control Section
Vision
The ministry aims to build a system of free trade and sustainable growth within Qatar. With this system, it aims to make Qatar a key player in the international business community.
Goals
MBT’s responsibilities and goals include:
• Plan for future urbanization.
• Integrate Qatar into the international business community.
• Support and promote local and foreign investment.
• Promote the employment of Qataris, particularly in the private sector.
• Upgrade the ministry to make it as competent as possible and thus capable of providing valuable services.
The Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage encourages citizens and residents of Qatar to appreciate and participate in the arts.
Vision
The Ministry aims to preserve Qatar’s cultural heritage while promoting freedom of expression and passion for the arts.
Goals
The ministry’s responsibilities and goals include:
• Promote cultural events, such as festivals, poetry recitals, literary competitions, and music and dance performances.
• Manage related departments and sections, including the Heritage Village, Book Loans Section, Indexing and Classification Department, Manuscripts and Conservation Division, Secretariat of the States Acknowledgement and Encouragement Awards and Visual Arts Center.
• Promote Qatari culture abroad.
Useful Contacts
Administrative units chaired by the Minister
Minister's Office
Director of Minister's Office 44022211 44022212 obiedan@youth.gov.qa
Director Assistant of Minister's Office 44022221 44022223
Public Relations and Communication Unit 44022222 alalm4@hotmail.com
International Cooperation Unit 44022888 44022889 salhomaidi@hotmail.com
Internal Audit Unit 44022601 44022605
Department of Publications and Issuance 44022222
Communications Department 44022222
Administrative units chaired by the Ministry Secretary General
Secretary General’s Office 44022233 44022222 44022244 moc_qatar@hotmail.com
Research and Cultural Studies Department 44022222 marzook@yahoo.com
Culture and Arts Department 44022222
Public Libraries Department 44022222 qanaly@qatar.net.qa
Cultural Village Department
Heritage Department 44022222
Youth Centers Department 44022222
Youth Activities and Events Department 44022222 - 44022222 almulla_k@hotmail.com
The Ministry of Defence is responsible for defending the homeland. It leads fighting and support units including:
• Qatar Emiri Land Forces
• Qatar Emiri Air Forces
• Qatar Emiri Navy Forces
• Calibration Center of Qatar Armed Forces
The Qatar Constitution directs and guides the defense strategy.
Vision
Through the use of its fighting capabilities, Qatar Armed Forces’ mission is to defend and protect Qatar’s national supremacy and wealth as well as participate in humanitarian and peacekeeping missions.
Goals
The ministry’s responsibilities and goals include:
• Recruit military personnel domestically and externally and re-enlisting personnel who have served their tenure.
• Purchase materials and services for the Armed Forces.
• Calibrate measurement and testing devices.
• Consider applications for exemption from the military service.
• Issue certificates to civilians.
Useful Contacts
Selection and Recruitment Center – Administration Department 44613158
National Calibration Center – Logistics Department 44616902
Procurement Directorate – Logistics Department 44612969
Tender and Auction Committee 44612784
Personnel Directorate – Administration Department 44612398
The Ministry of Economy and Finance is responsible for managing government funds. It plays a key role in determining Qatar’s macro-economic policy.
Vision
The ministry believes fiscal responsibility is essential to boosting investor confidence and providing the ideal conditions for sustainable economic growth.
Goals
The Ministry of Economy and Finance’s responsibilities and goals include:
• Propose goals and financial policies according to national development requirements.
• Prepare and carry out the State general budget.
• Collect general revenues – such as taxes and fees – according to the law.
• Develop economic relationships with other countries.
• Propose laws and regulations pertaining to the ministry.
• Oversee the finalization of government annual spending record.
• Supervise the period before budget allocation.
• Analyze financial and economic situations and evaluate Qatar’s taxation policy.
• Prepare and develop financial legislation related to general revenues and expenditures.
• Work with concerned parties in preparing economic and social development plans.
• Supervise the implementation of economic and social development plans.
• Coordinate and cooperate with the Qatar Central Bank to maintain balance between financial and monetary policies.
Useful Contacts
Minister’s Office 44461512
Legal Affairs (Minister’s Office) 44461560
Undersecretary’s Office 44461606
Budget 44461888
Public Revenues and Taxes 44461858
Accounts and Public Treasury 44461828
Government Audit 44461735
International, Economic and Financial Cooperation 44461688
Financial and Administrative Affairs 44461600
Government Housing 44590222
Public Relations and Communications 44461425
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs was established in 1993 to help modern society understand and comply with Islam.
Vision
The ministry believes the teachings of Islam can have substantial impact on the development and advancement of humanity.
Goals
The ministry’s responsibilities and goals include:
• Manage and supervise mosques.
• Educate the public on Islamic teachings and issues.
• Co-ordinate with Islamic bodies and organizations from around the world to advance Islamic culture.
• Manage the Zakat Fund.
• Propose draft laws and regulations pertaining to the ministry.
• Supervise and organize activities surrounding Hajj.
• Represent the State of Qatar in regional and internal conferences and events that relate to the ministry.
Useful Contacts
Minister’s Office 44470555 ministeroffice@islam.gov.qa
minister@islam.gov.qa
Mosques Department 44679339 masajid@islam.gov.qa
Zakat Fund 44380666 Info@zf.org.qa
Hjj and Omrah Department 4436757744367677 hajj@islam.gov.qa
Qatar Cultural Islamic Institute 44250250 Qfanar@gmail.com
Endowment Funds Department 44234444 Waqf.finance@islam.gov.qa
Public Relations and Communications Department 44470788 Pubrelation@islam.gov.qa
IslamWeb 44997777 Feedback@islamweb.net
Religious Call and Guidance Department 4573800 Dawa@islam.gov.qa
Islamic Affairs Department 44470755 Islamic@islam.gov.qa
Islamic Research & Studies Deptartment 44309101 Researchs@islam.gov.qa
Investment Department 44234444 Investment@islam.gov.qa
General Directorate of Endowments 44234444 Info@awqaf.gov.qa
Legal Affairs Department 44470639 Legaladv@islam.gov.qa
Energy revenues have helped laid a solid economic foundation in Qatar. Realizing this, the Ministry of Energy and Industry (MOEI) hopes to secure the country’s prosperity through the establishment of ultra-modern infrastructures capable of servicing and responding to the country’s changing needs and future challenges.
Vision
MOEI is committed to building a robust industrial sector that can:
• Help the State of Qatar achieve balanced economic growth.
• Diversify the country’s revenue sources.
Goals
The ministry’s responsibilities and goals include:
• Develop and support industrial ventures that help diversify the economy.
• Maximize the added value of intermediate materials.
• Encourage the private sector to increase its participation in industrial development.
• Increase the manufacturing sector’s contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
• Encourage and develop both clean and energy-intensive industries.
• Strengthen the integration of the oil and gas sector with the manufacturing sector; while encouraging similar integrations for other industries.
• Maximize productivity through the integration of operating industrial projects.
Useful Contacts
Department of Industrial Development 44846444 did@mei.gov.qa
Industrial Licenses Section 44846520 did@mei.gov.qa
Industrial Control Section 44846530 did@mei.gov.qa
Industrial Incentives Section 44846566 did@mei.gov.qa
Studies and Projects Section 44846579 did@mei.gov.qa
Promotion and Investor Services Section 44846510 did@mei.gov.qa
Mineral Resources Section 44846545 did@mei.gov.qa
Department of Industrial Estates 44234111 did@mei.gov.qa
Industrial Land Section 44234223 did@mei.gov.qa
Engineering Support Section 44234105 did@mei.gov.qa
Planning and Development Section 44234200 did@mei.gov.qa
Contracts Section 44234234 did@mei.gov.qa
The Ministry of Environment (MOE) was established to protect the environment of Qatar and support the development and sustainability of the country's living and non-living natural resources.
The ministry promotes environmental health and quality through awareness campaigns, environmental legislation, policies and national capacity building through community partnership.
Vision
MOE believes in preserving the environment, protecting and cultivating Qatar's resources to reach environmental sustainability.
Goals
The ministry’s responsibilities and goals include:
• Lead the country's environmental protection efforts.
• Commit to the best environmental practices.
• Enact and enforce environmental legislation.
• Monitor, regulate and assess industrial and municipal activities that concern the environment.
• Oversee water treatment and waste management.
• Regulate agriculture, fisheries and animal control.
• Adhere to regional and international environmental standards.
• Promote a sense of environment responsibility among individuals, institutions and organizations through public awareness campaigns and community partnerships.
Useful Contacts
Operations Department 44207878 jmshraim@moe.gov.qa
Public Relations 44207766 asghanem@moe.gov.qa
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) plays an important role in strengthening relations between the State of Qatar and other countries. The ministry is committed to defending and representing Qatar’s interests abroad, while coordinating with international bodies, such as the UN, to promote social and economic development among countries with similar goals.
Vision
The ministry forms its foreign policy based on the principles of maintaining peace, security, stability and sovereignty.
Goals
The ministry’s responsibilities and goals include:
• Highlight the State of Qatar, its values and polices, while defending the country’s interests abroad.
• Draft and propose Qatar’s foreign policy to H.H. the Emir for approval.
• Monitor and analyze world developments.
• Promote and develop political, economic, commercial and social relations with other countries.
• Establish diplomatic and consular relations with foreign countries.
• Participate in regional and global negotiations and talks.
• Issue and renew Qatari diplomatic, special and VIP passports, while supervising Qatari missions abroad.
• Renew passports for Qatari nationals abroad.
• Participate in the conclusion of international agreements and treaties, then follow up on their implementation.
• Strengthen trust and communication between GCC countries.
• Protect and represent the interests of Qatar and its people abroad.
• Propose and draft laws and bylaws pertaining to the ministry’s functions.
Useful Contacts
Prime Minister and Foreign Minister’s Office 44383000
State Minister’s Office 40113333
Minister’s Assistant’s in Foreign Affairs Office 40111111
Minister’s Assistant in International Cooperation Office 40111811
Minister’s Assistant in Services Affairs Office 40111888
Duty Office 4011110440112666
Qataris Abroad 24-hour Emergency Hotline 40111000
Auditing and Censorship Office 40113222
Ceremonies Department 40111999
Financial and Administrative Department 40111555
Legal Affairs Department 40112888
Arab Affairs Department 40113000
GCC Affairs Department 40111222
International Organization and Conferences Department 40112444
Consular Affairs Department 44199100
European Affairs Department 40112999
American Affairs Department 40112900
Asian Affairs Department 40113111
African Affairs Department 40112100
International Development Department 40112333
International Professional Cooperation Department 40111888
IT Department 40111777
Diplomatic Institute 40112500
Professional Affairs Department 40111333
Bureau of Human Rights 40112777
Security Affairs Office 40111111
Media Office 40111611
The Permanent Committee for Organizing Conferences 44431258
The Ministry of Interior (MOI) was established to maintain security and discipline in the State of Qatar, and to protect the lives and property of Qatari citizens.
The Ministry is well-funded and employs the highest levels of human and technological resources to provide quality service to all citizens.
Vision
MOI believes that a safer society can be achieved by developing partnerships at the community level and fostering effective communication with citizens. It is committed to making the State of Qatar a model of peace, security and civil stability.
Goals
The ministry’s responsibilities and goals include:
• Maintain public security and discipline.
• Protect people and property.
• Prevent, control and investigate crime.
• Manage the national prisons and other correctional facilities .
• Organize expatriate affairs.
• Issue travel documents.
Useful Contacts
MOI Headquarters 44330000 Info@moi.gov.qa
Public Relations 2342555 Info@moi.gov.qa
Information Systems 44849444 it@moi.gov.qa
General Directorate of Borders, Passports and Expatriate Affairs 44890333 ibp@moi.gov.qa
Traffic Department 44890666 traffic@moi.gov.qa
General Directorate of Civil Defense 44895191 civildefense@moi.gov.qa
Airport, Passports and Security department 44621426 psa@moi.gov.qa
Department of Nationality and Travel Documents 44890333 nationality@moi.gov.qq
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) provides legal services to lawyers, lawmakers and the general public.
Vision
The ministry is committed to spreading legal awareness and promoting respect for the law within Qatar. It aims to support justice and enable the State to enjoy peace, security and properity.
Goals
The ministry’s responsibilities and goals include:
• Provide high-quality legal services and training to lawyers and lawmakers in government.
• Publish updated information about the country’s Emiri decrees and legal developments through the Qatar Gazette.
• Draft and implement policies and legislations to protect intellectual property rights.
• Investigate and prosecute cases of piracy and trademark rights violation.
• Provide a wide range of legal and authentication services to citizens and residents.
Useful Contacts
Minister’s Office 44842103 mom@justice.gov.qa
Technical Office 44842595 techn@justice.gov.qa
Undersecretary Office 44842203 mojd@justice.gov.qa
Legal Opinion and Contracts Department 44842235 fatwa-assit@justice.gov.qa
State Lawsuits Department 44842243
Administrative and Financial Affairs Department 44842223 afa-ad@justice.gov.qa
Real Estate Registration Department 44842228
Authentication Department 44842339
Judicial and Legal Studies Center 44842515
Information Systems Department 44842231
The Ministry of Labor (MOL) is committed to providing high-quality services and advancing workplace practices to a standard that is in line with the visions and aspirations set by the State of Qatar.
Vision
MOL provides many services to the public, covering every labor group from residents to investors, to entrepreneurs from the private sector. MOL governs on the principles of modern management. The ministry takes into account present changes and developments in the country to maintain a fair and healthy labor market.
Goals
MOL’s responsibilities and goals include:
• Develop and implement policies and plans for the use of labor force.
• Build and utilize an integrated administration and information system.
• Settle labor disputes in accordance with the Labor Law of Qatar.
• Develop and implement job training and career building programs.
• Develop and implement plans and programs to increase the number of Qatari nationals in the workforce.
Useful Contacts
Minister’s Office 44841919,44841818, 44841616 Minister's_Office@mol.qov.qa
Public Relations and Communications 44841222 Public_Relations_&_@mol.gov.qa
Legal Affairs 44841888 Legal_Affairs_Dep@mol.gov.qa
Undersecretary Office 44841333 UnderSecretary_Office@mol.gov.qa
Employment Administration 44406566 Recruitment_Dep@mol.gov.qa/
Department of Labor Relations 44406546 Labour_Relations_Dep@mol.gov.qa
Department of National Labor Force 44841777 National_Manpower_Development_Dep@mol.gov.qa
Administration of Labor Inspection 44026211 Labour_Inspection_Dep@mol.gov.qa
Career Qualification Center 44628126 Job_Qalifying_Centre@mol.gov.qa
Permanent Recruitment Committee 44406577 Permanent_Recruitment_Committee@mol.gov.qa
The Ministry of Municipality & Urban Planning serves the public in all issues related to urban planning. It oversees the maintenance and beautification of public facilities, and provides municipal services to citizens and residents across the various municipalities.
Vision
The ministry aims to contribute to the progress and overall development of the nation -- in support of the Qatar National Vision 2030 -- through the preparing and formulating plans, ideas, future projects and the required training.
Goals
The ministry’s responsibilities and goals include:
• Propose and prepare urban planning at the state level and supervise its execution in coordination with competent authorities.
• Oversee the survey of lands and its divisions; prepare survey plans for the state; manage state property; and manage the provision and allocation of land as required by the government bodies.
• Study recommendations made by the Central Municipal Council and take an appropriate decision.
• Carry out the expropriation of property and any temporary seizure.
• Propose and implement municipal projects, including buildings, parks and landscapes.
• Supervise the construction and planning of buildings.
• Prepare and implement sanitation systems and programs.
• Supervise the practices of engineering professions.
• Supervise grave yards and services related to the deceased.
• Monitor food quality and hygiene.
• Provide pest control.
• Carry out road maintenance.
• Issue building permits and business licenses and advertising.
• Oversee the establishment of gardens and public parks.
Useful Contacts
Call Center 44266666
Doha Municipality 44347333
44347777
Al Rayyan Municipality 44265777
Al Wakrah Municipality 44264113
Al Khor & Dhekra Municipality 44265050
Umm Salal Municipality 44264222
Al Shamal Municipality 44264466
Al Daayen Municipality 44347880
Public Relations & Communication 44413331
pr@baladiya.gov.qa
General Cleanness 44348977
Public Parks 44667786
The Ministry of Social Affairs (MOSA) plans and conducts studies related to family care in order to provide social welfare and organize voluntary social work.
Its departments include:
• Social Solidarity Administration
• Department of Housing
Vision
The ministry aims to build an effective system for promoting the sustainable social development of the Qatari community.
Goals
MOSA’s responsibilities and goals include:
• Develop and implement policies and plans for social care.
• Develop and implement social development programs.
• Provide social care, social insurance services and organizing social aid.
• Follow up on the implementation of legislation related to social care and social insurance.
• Supervise the female training and qualification center.
• Provide its departments with software and technology systems.
• Achieve its goals with involvement of the Qatari community.
Useful Contacts
Tell Me Hotline 44841137, 44841340, 44841959
Minister’s Office 44841022, 44841021 minister_office@mlsa.gov.qa
Public Relations 44841265, 44841257 Pr_office@mlsa.gov.qa
Monitoring and Evaluation Unit 44841141 Monitoring_And_Evaluation_Unit_Office@mlsa.gov.qa
Assistant Undersecretary of the Department of Housing 44321616 ,44406401 housing_office@mlsa.gov.qa
Acting Director of the Department of Housing 44406471 housing_office@mlsa.gov.qa
Assistant Director of Housing 44406355 housing_office@mlsa.gov.qa
Legal Affairs 44841318, 44841319 legal_office@mlsa.gov.qa
Social Policies and Programs Planning 44841416 Sppp_office@mlsa.gov.qa
Administration and Finance 44841260 Financ_Office@mlsa.gov.qa
Director of Social Protection 44248700, 44248707 juv_office@mlsa.gov.qa
Assistant Director of Social Protection 44423385, 44248815, 44248714 juv_office@mlsa.gov.qa
Assistant Undersecretary for Social Affairs 44379199, 44379363 social_office@mlsa.gov.qa
Director of the Social Security Administration - Director of Family Development 44379222 social_office@mlsa.gov.qaFamily_Development_Office@mlsa.gov.qa
Assistant Director of the Social Security Administration - Director of the elderly and Persons with Disabilities 44379123 social_office@mlsa.gov.qaEPD_office@mlsa.gov.qa
Department of Producing Families Development 44379232, 44379332 PFD_Office@mlsa.gov.qa
Social Assistance Office in the North Region 44731428, 44731642
Women’s Training Center (North Region) 44730134
Social Assistance Office in Al Khor 44720406, 44721733
Women’s Training Center (Al Khor) 44724367
Social Assistance Offic in Mreikh 44205555