The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) launched the “National Product Week” to raise awareness about domestic industries and to encourage consumer support for locally made products.
Saleh Majid Al Khulaifi, the Assistant Undersecretary for Industrial Affairs and Business Development at MoCI, highlighted that this initiative plays a key role in supporting national industry by promoting the quality of Qatari products.
Al Khulaifi noted that National Product Week offers a platform for local companies to showcase their products and demonstrate their competitive advantages, particularly in the manufacturing sector.
Through its manufacturing industries strategy, the ministry is implementing 15 major initiatives, which include more than 60 developmental projects aimed at boosting investment in local industries.
Sustainable domestic production
Dr. Mohamad Ahmad Al Sayed, the Director of the National Product Competitiveness Support Department at MoCI, stated that the ministry’s initiative will elevate the competitiveness of local companies, which will contribute to economic sustainability.
He pointed out that the initiative has achieved positive results in recent years, with retail outlets recording a 75 percent increase in the sales of national products during the previous edition.
Al Sayed announced the launch of a new National Product webpage by MoCI, which allows local factories to obtain the Qatari Product logo—an emblem of consumer trust. The platform also facilitates filing complaints about harmful trade practices, fostering a fair and competitive environment for sustainable domestic production.
Al Sayed highlighted significant growth in both national products and factories, with the number of products rising from 1,727 in 2023 to 1,815 in 2025. The industrial sector has also expanded, with the number of factories increasing from 58 in 2023 to 994 in 2025.
Through this initiative, MoCI continues to support and empower the private sector, strengthen trust in national products, and promote the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises in both local and global markets.
