Draft competition law published for public feedback on ‘Sharek’

Doha, Qatar: In a move reflecting the government s commitment to transparency and participatory policymaking, a proposed draft law on the regulation o...

Doha, Qatar: In a move reflecting the government’s commitment to transparency and participatory policymaking, a proposed draft law on the regulation of competition has been published for public consultation on the “Sharek” platform. 

This comes in coordination between the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) and was announcemed on X platform. 

Members of the public, businesses, and stakeholders are invited to review the draft law and submit their opinions and suggestions within a 10-day consultation period. 

The feedback process aims to ensure that the legislation reflects practical realities, supports fair market practices, and balances the interests of businesses, consumers, and the national economy. 

The draft law seeks to protect free and fair competition and combat monopolistic practices that may harm market dynamics. It applies to all establishments engaging in economic activity in local markets, as well as to practices that negatively affect competition within the state, regardless of whether such practices occur inside or outside the country.