{
  "id": 4729757,
  "title": "MoCI reports strong Q2 performance, advances digital transformation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/moci-reports-strong-q2-performance-advances-digital-transformation",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-31T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Qatar Tribune Business",
    "slug": "qatar-tribune-business",
    "url": "https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/251440/business/moci-reports-strong-q2-performance-advances-digital-transformation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani led the second quarterly review of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) in 2026. The meeting gathered the Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, along with assistant undersecretaries and department directors. They evaluated key outcomes of MoCI's sectors during Q2 2026, performance metrics across departments, and progress in key initiatives. Digital transformation and service enhancement were emphasized, aiming to boost the business and investment climate, support private sector growth, bolster national industries, and protect intellectual property and consumer rights.\n\nThe Single Window platform's performance demonstrated MoCI's digital advancements, with 131,269 transactions processed, marking a 4% increase from Q1. Electronic submissions made up 86% of these, with customer satisfaction at 93% for electronic submissions and 96% for government service centers. The commercial affairs sector recorded 6,745 new commercial registrations, a 6.6% rise, and foreign investment saw a 60% growth in non-Qatari company establishment. The Industrial Affairs and Business Development Sector achieved QR248.44 billion in industrial investments, with 11 new factories commencing production, totaling 28 factories since 2026. Export indicators indicated a 25% share of exporting factories in Q2 2026, with private-sector exports rising by 12.5% to QR0.9 billion.\n\nNational product support saw an 8% increase in the number of national products and QR11 million in customs duties collected to deter harmful trade. Industrial investor processing times were shortened to one working day, easing project launches and enhancing investor experience. The Consumer Affairs Sector conducted 83,339 inspections, a 11.5% increase from Q1, and reduced average complaint resolution time to 3.5 days. Special licenses issued grew by 84.4% to 3,498, focusing on promoting transparency in promotional activities. The strategic stock system's readiness improved by 42% compared to March 2026, ensuring supply continuity.",
  "summary": "Tribune News NetworkDohaMinister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani chaired the second quarterly meeting to review performance of the Ministry...",
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