Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry

What Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry does

Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a non-profit statutory public organization established in 1963 by Law No (4), headquartered in Doha, Qatar, and governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani. It represents, supports, and protects the interests of Qatar's private-sector business community, with a registered membership base of 93,429 companies as of 2025 (including 25,319 newly registered in the year). The Chamber operates as the official, government-mandated issuer of trade documentation in Qatar, including electronic Certificates of Origin, ATA Carnets, and TIR Carnets, and runs an International B2B matchmaking platform to connect Qatari companies with foreign partners.

The Chamber's product portfolio spans e-government trade services, business publications (Qatar Commercial & Industrial Directory in Arabic and English, and the Al-Moltqa monthly economic magazine), structured training programs (customs brokers training, comprehensive investment courses, food handlers certification), and exhibitions (Made in Qatar Expo, Qatar Medicare). Its go-to-market is event-driven and relationship-led, anchored by 250+ events per year, trade delegations from 35+ countries, 15+ bilateral MOUs annually, and sectoral committees covering tourism, real estate, food security, health, and other industries. Revenue is generated through annual membership subscriptions, transactional fees for certification and attestation services, training program tuition, event sponsorship, and hall rentals.

Strategically, the Chamber is executing a 2025-2030 Digital Transformation Strategy and expanding its mandate into entrepreneurship (UNIDO Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation), Halal trade (multilingual e-Platform with the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development), and AI/robotics convening (ROBOTECH 2026, IBM quantum partnership). It holds leadership positions in regional bodies, including the Presidency of the Federation of GCC Chambers and First Vice Chairmanship of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development, positioning it as a central node in Gulf and Islamic-world trade infrastructure.

Name

Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Legal name

Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Website

https://qatarchamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a non-profit statutory body, established in 1963 in Doha, that represents and serves 93,429+ Qatari private-sector companies through mandated trade certification services, business matchmaking, training, exhibitions, and bilateral trade diplomacy with 35+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Facilitation and Business Membership Services

akta.pro primary industry

Business Registration & Corporate Affairs (Registries) (BPAIAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)

Keywords

• Trade facilitation services
• Business membership organization
• Certificate of origin
• Commercial directory publishing
• Business matchmaking platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Services: The chamber generates revenue through membership fees from its 93,429+ member companies, offering various tiers of membership with associated services including attestation, certification, and business support
2. Certificate of Origin and Attestation Services: Revenue from issuing certificates of origin for exports and re-exports, and attestation services for commercial invoices and signatures
3. Training Programs: Revenue from training programs including customs brokers training (34th session in 2026), investment courses, and specialized sector training
4. Hall Reservations and Event Hosting: Revenue from renting chamber facilities for business events and conferences

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a non-profit statutory membership organization that represents and protects Qatar's private sector. It delivers core services including issuance of electronic Certificates of Origin, ATA Carnet, and TIR Carnet for exporters; commercial attestation and signature services; business information through the Qatar Commercial & Industrial Directory and Al-Moltqa monthly magazine; training programmes for customs brokers and entrepreneurs; sectoral committees and joint business councils; and an international B2B matchmaking platform connecting Qatari companies with global partners.

Product overview

Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry operates as a non-profit organization established in 1963 to represent, support, and protect the interests of Qatar's business community. The chamber provides a comprehensive suite of services including e-government services (electronic Certificate of Origin, ATA Carnet, TIR Carnet), business information tools (Qatar Commercial & Industrial Directory, Al-Moltqa magazine), training programs (customs brokers training, investment courses, entrepreneurship support), and international business facilitation (B2B matchmaking platform). The chamber organizes and sponsors exhibitions including Made in Qatar Expo and Qatar Medicare, and supports entrepreneurship through the Young Entrepreneurs Centre. The organization serves as a bridge between the private sector and government, with membership exceeding 93,000 companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Al-Moltqa: Monthly economic magazine published by Qatar Chamber
• ROBOTECH
• Qatar Medicare
• Made in Qatar Expo

Quantifiable outcome

• Trade facilitation with 35+ countries through delegations annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Ministry of TransportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 August 2026Strategic partnership agreement for FIATA RAME 2026 Conference (November 9-10, 2026). Ministry serves as Strategic Partner with Qatar Chamber organizing the event covering sustainability, digital transformation, and supply chains.
• Arab-Brazilian Chamber of CommercemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2026Qatar Chamber participated in fifth Arab-Brazilian Economic Forum in Sao Paulo. Discussions covered agriculture, halal-certified products, logistics and innovation. Bilateral trade exceeded $400mn.
• Uzbekistan Agency for Development of Light IndustrymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 August 2026Meeting to discuss bilateral trade, investment incentives and light industry cooperation. Uzbekistan delegation of 14 textile companies proposed joint textile plant in Qatar.
• Portuguese Industrial Association (AIP-CCI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2026MoU signed to strengthen economic and trade cooperation between Qatar and Portugal. Agreement facilitates business partnerships, trade delegations, market research, and investment opportunities.
• AzerbaijanmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2026First vice-chairman met with Azerbaijan ambassador to discuss trade and economic cooperation. Exploring organizing workshop to present investment opportunities in agriculture and real estate.
• Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2026Sheikh Khalifa re-elected first vice chairman of ICCD at 40th board meeting in Ankara. Organization focuses on enhancing economic cooperation among Islamic countries.
• Qatar ExportscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2026Joint workshop addressing business challenges and export support mechanisms including certificate of origin procedures and services available to Qatari exporters.
• 34 Food CompaniessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 March 2026Meeting with food sector representatives to address supply chain obstacles and prevent price exploitation amid regional developments.
• Islamic Chamber of Commerce and DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2026Agreement signed to develop a multilingual digital platform for Halal products and services. Platform aims to support the global Halal sector and strengthen GCC positions as regional hubs for Halal standards.
• National US-Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2026Discussions on investment cooperation covering grain storage silos, data centers, green technology, agriculture, real estate, and industry. NUSACC invited Qatari leaders to visit Iowa.
• UNIDOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2026Letter of Intent signed to establish a Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Qatar Chamber. Partnership at World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum 2026 in Bahrain.
• Federation of GCC ChamberscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2026Sheikh Khalifa named President of Federation for 24th session. Federation restructured Executive Office to enhance coordination among GCC chambers and advance Gulf economic integration.
• Federation of GCC ChamberscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2026MoU signed to jointly support organization of FIATA RAME 2026 Field Meeting and Conference (May 11-12, 2026) at Sheraton Doha, expected to attract 1,500+ delegates.
• Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 December 2025Partnership for ROBOTECH 2026 (October 27-29, 2026), the first International Exhibition on Robotics and AI Technologies. 15,000 square meter exhibition supporting Qatar's Digital Agenda 2030.
• Qatar Development BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 December 2025Partnership to support manufacturers through financing solutions, export insurance policies, and specialized incentive programmes for national factories and entrepreneurs.
• Qatar Development Bank (QDB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 December 2025Joint meeting to support exporting manufacturers and expand Qatari products into global markets. QDB provides financing solutions, export insurance policies, and incentive programmes.
• QNB GroupmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 December 2025Strategic Partner for Commercial and Industrial Directory 2025-2026. Sponsorship aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030 to boost SMEs and economic diversification.
• IBMmajorTechnology or Integration · 4 November 2025Cooperation with Fusion Integrated Solutions to launch Chief Quantum Computing Officer Program. Qatar investing QR2bn in quantum computing development representing two-thirds of GCC investment.
• Earthna Center for a Sustainable FuturesupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 October 2025Strategic partner for 10th Qatar Sustainability Week (November 1-8, 2025). Partnership aims to empower private sector in environmental responsibility and sustainability reporting.
• SnoonusupportingTechnology or Integration · 21 October 2025Workshop on 'Snoonu for Business' initiative presenting digital workplace solutions including e-commerce, logistics, and employee benefits for public and private sectors.
• IMD World Competitiveness CentersupportingOthersSource of Qatar's global rankings in labour market index (2nd globally) and Economic Resilience (1st regionally) in 2026 Yearbook

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Federation of GCC Chambers (FGCCC): The pan-GCC federation of national chambers of commerce, currently chaired by Qatar Chamber's own chairman. Directly comparable as the apex body coordinating the same kind of activities Qatar Chamber performs nationally, but at a Gulf-wide level.
• Council of Saudi Chambers: Saudi Arabia's national federation of chambers, providing member services, certificates of origin, trade delegations, and international business matching. The largest GCC peer by member base, sharing the same statutory functions as Qatar Chamber.
• Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Bahrain's national chamber performing identical statutory and commercial functions to Qatar Chamber, including business registration support, attestation, training, and bilateral business council coordination in a fellow GCC market.
• Dubai Chambers: UAE federal chamber of commerce operating in a neighbouring Gulf economy with a comparable mandate to register members, issue certificates of origin, host trade delegations, and run international business councils. Most directly comparable GCC peer to Qatar Chamber by function, scale, and scope.
• Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (ICCIA): Pan-Islamic trade body of which Qatar Chamber's chairman is First Vice Chairman. Directly comparable as an institutional trade facilitation and chamber-of-commerce federation, with overlapping member services and B2B matching activities.
• Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Oman's national chamber offering membership services, certification, training, and international trade facilitation. Closely comparable to Qatar Chamber as a fellow GCC statutory body serving private-sector members.
• Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Kuwait's statutory chamber representing the private sector, organizing trade delegations, issuing certificates of origin, and operating member services — a parallel Gulf institution with the same mandate and operating model.
• Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Abu Dhabi's statutory chamber representing the emirate's private sector, offering attestation, member services, international delegations, and dispute resolution — a near-identical mandate to Qatar Chamber within the same GCC regulatory environment.

Broad incumbents

• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC): The world's largest business organization with a global mandate on trade rules, arbitration, and policy advocacy. Comparable to Qatar Chamber through ICC Qatar (its local chapter), but operates at a global rather than national level.

Others

• National US-Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC): US counterpart organization that Qatar Chamber actively engages for bilateral cooperation, including discussions on investment and trade. Comparable as a business council connecting private sectors across geographies, though from the US side of the relationship.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Qatar_Chamber
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXSQCenliYl2QXMSL1L5W9g/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/QatarChamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qatar-chamber
• Instagraminstagram.com/qatarchamber

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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