Qatar Development Bank (QDB) has announced the launch of a comprehensive suite of financing and advisory programs in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipality, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and the Ministry of Public Health, in coordination with the Committee for the Follow-up on Food Security Policy Implementation.
The initiatives aim to support and empower companies and factories operating in the food and health sectors, along with their ancillary industries, responding directly to feedback from the private sector gathered through QDB’s operations room amid evolving regional developments.
Among the key services launched is Supply Chain Financing for Priority Products. Under this program, QDB will provide partial guarantees to wholesale and retail trade companies, facilitating financing applications through commercial banks where the companies hold accounts.
Another strategic initiative is Raw Material Inventory Financing, designed to help factories in priority sectors strengthen their raw material stocks and prepare for potential future supply chain disruptions.
Additionally, QDB introduced the Logistics Support Program for Imports, targeting food and health sector factories and related industries.
The program offers financial assistance to mitigate rising shipping and transportation costs, facilitates connections with strategic partners and reliable logistics providers, conducts specialized workshops on logistics operations and international trade, and provides access to the latest market insights.
QDB confirmed that eligible companies and factories on the designated list will be directly contacted, in coordination with relevant authorities, in alignment with predefined sector priorities.
These initiatives are designed to ensure continued resilience and growth in the food and health sectors, maintaining supply chain stability and supporting critical industries in the face of regional economic challenges.
By launching these targeted programs, QDB reinforces its commitment to strengthening Qatar’s strategic sectors, ensuring food security, operational efficiency, and the sustained competitiveness of domestic industries.
