Qatar Chamber has established a committee for gold and jewellery to address obstacles facing this sector and work to develop it as it is considered one of the most important economic sectors.
QC board member and Chairman of the Committee Naser bin Suleiman Al Haider presided over the committee's first meeting at the Chamber's venue in the presence of other members.
Speaking at the meeting, Al Haider thanked QC Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani and board of directors for the approval of the establishment of the committee, noting that it mainly aims to strengthen coordination with concerned bodies to solve any obstacles facing gold companies and work to develop this essential sector within the coming five years.
During the meeting, Ali Hassan Al Khalaf was elected Vice-Chairman of the Committee. The meeting reviewed an overview about the committee, its vision, objectives, and work mechanisms.
The committee agreed to prepare an electronic form in Arabic and English languages to be sent to all members, gold firms and other related companies to learn about the obstacles facing this sector. It also agreed that the gold sector shall be divided into three subsectors: the gold trade, the jewelry trade and the gold and jewelry factories.
