Qatar is an ideal location for new business as it has great tax benefits and is in a strategic location among the middle east. Qatar has the first ranking for entrepreneurial activity in the Arab world and boasts the fourth highest GDP per capita globally. In this article let’s see into the economic and industrial zones which makes Qatar a perfect location to initiate your businesses.
Special Economic Zones, Industrial Zones, and Logistics Parks
Msheireb – Downtown Free Zone (Doha)
Msheireb is located in the world’s first sustainable downtown regeneration project. It hosts media, arts and technology companies.
Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) (Education City, Doha)
This is Qatar’s first free zone that focuses on tech development and innovation. It has an area of 91 hectors also offers quick and supportive procedures to establish and operate businesses. It houses various international corporations, SMEs, research institutions, and local tech startups.
Ras Bufontas – Airport Free Zone
Located near Hamad internation airport this zone focusses on logistics, consumer products, light manufacturing, emerging technology, and pharmaceuticals. Companies that are coming here have flexible options they can build their own facilities, hire QFZA to build to exact specifications, or use pre-built facilities provided.
Umm Alhoul – Port Free Zone
This zone near Hamad port has an area of 32 sq.km. This free zone is suitable for maritime industries, polymers and plastics, advanced manufacturing, and logistics. The location of the zone is optimal for industrial operations that require access to sea freight and shipping routes.
Al Karaana Industrial Zone
This is a developing industrial area which has 48 sq km area located between Doha and Abu Samra. The zone has access to 100 million customers. The zone will be ideal for diverse logistics requirements of businesses seeking open yards.
Mesaieed Industrial Zone
This zone is a hub for oil refining, petrochemicals, fertilizers, workshops, and primary building materials industries. It is owned and operated by Qatar Petroleum which caters to the facilities and services for downstream oil, gas, and metallurgical industries.
Jery Al Samur Logistics Park
This zone is specifically designed for distribution of land-based goods throughout Qatar and the wider region. Jery Al Samur Logistics Park is located adjacent to the Planned Truck Route linking Al Rayyan and Lusail City.
Birkat Al Awamer Logistics Park (Municipality of Al Wakrah)
This zone is perfect for companies seeking to build their own facilities, including showrooms, offices, and worker accommodation.
Aba Saleel Logistics Park
This logistics park is ideal for SMEs as it offers essential infrastructure for logistics and business operations. Located near key gateways like Al Wakra Logistics Park, Mesaieed Industrial Zone, Hamad Port, and Um Alhoul Special Economic Zone, the park provides strategic access for businesses.
Al Wakra Logistics Park (Doha)
One of several logistics facilities promoting a sustainable and modern supply chain throughout Qatar.