Middle East - Qatar
The following links provide extensive country information by various government agencies and other external sources. The topics covered include, but are not limited to: general, economic and political information, tax and tariff information, documentation needed for exporting, and business climate.
CIA -- The World Factbook -- Qatar
US Department of State -- Background Notes -- Qatar
Country Commercial Guides (CCG)
Department of Commerce CCG's are prepared by US Embassy Staff. Included in the CCG is a section on Qatar.
Trade Information Center
Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry is responsible for overseeing and administering the Country's diplomatic affairs and foreign policy.
Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC)
Investment Promotion Department (IPD)
The IPD is responsible for attracting foriegn investment to Qatar.
Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)
The Qatar Financial Centre consists of the QFC Authority and the QFC Regulatory Authority. Together, the QFC Authories are responsible for commercial strategy and for developing relationships with the global financial community, and regulating financial institutions.
Ministry of Interior
The Ministry of Interior is responsible for state security and visas.
Qatar Central Bank
US - Qatar Business Council
Established in 1996 with the goal of promoting commercial relations between the United States and the State of Qatar
World Trade Center - Doha
Qatar Development Bank
Embassy of Qatar in Washington D.C.
- 2555 M St NW
- Washington, DC 20037-1305
- Telephone: (202) 274-1603
- Fax: (202) 237-0061
- Email: info@qatarembassy.net
US Embassy - Doha
- Consular Section
- Embassy of the United States of America
- 22nd February Street
- Al-Luqta District
- Doha
- Telephone: (974) 488-4101
- Fax: (974) 488-4176
Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- P.O. Box 402
- Doha Qatar
- Telephone: (974) 455-9111
- Fax: (974) 466-1693
- Email: info@qcci.org