The Free Zones

Our free zones are the world’s gateway to the Middle East, connected through award winning air and seaports, to some of the most exciting business opportunities on the planet .

The Authority

The Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) is an independent authority created in 2018 to oversee and regulate the world-class free zones in Qatar, offering outstanding opportunities and benefits for businesses seeking to expand their global operations.

Investors' Portal

The QFZ team are dedicated to enabling our investors’ growth and help facilitate everything from establishment to customs to permitting. The Investor Portal allows our investors to access, request and monitor their service requests.

Our Board Members

The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued Amiri Decision No. 9 of 2024, to restructure the Board of Directors of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ).
The board is responsible for setting the strategic direction and policies of QFZ, monitoring and enforcing compliance. They also play a direct role in marketing and securing investments for the Zones.
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The Board

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Qassim Al-Thani Headshot

HE Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Qassim Al-Thani

Chairman of the Board
Minister of Commerce and Industry
Mansoor Bin Ebrahim Al-Mahmoud Headshot

Mr. Mansoor Bin Ebrahim Al-Mahmoud

Vice Chairman
CEO of Qatar Investment Authority
Abdulaziz Bin Nasser Bin Mubarak Al-Khalifa Headshot

HE Mr. Abdulaziz Bin Nasser Bin Mubarak Al-Khalifa

Board Member
President of the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau
Akbar Al-Baker Headshot

HE Mr. Akbar Al-Baker

Board Member
Advisor to HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar
Ahmed Bin Abdullah Al-Jamal Headshot

HE Mr. Ahmed Bin Abdullah Al-Jamal

Board Member
Chairman of General Authority of Customs
Mohammed Bin Hassan Al-Malki Headshot

HE Mr. Mohammed Bin Hassan Al-Malki

Board Member
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani Headshot

Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani

Board Member
Chief Executive Officer of Investment Promotion Agency Qatar
Yousuf Mohamed Al-Jaidah Headshot

Mr. Yousuf Mohamed Al-Jaidah

Board Member
Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Financial Center
Engineer Ahmad Abdulla Al-Muslemani Headshot

Engineer Ahmad Abdulla Al-Muslemani

Board Member
President of the Communications Regulatory Authority
Robert Wigley Headshot

Mr. Robert Wigley

Board Member
Chairman of the Board of Directors of UK Finance