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 Faisal Bin Thani Bin Faisal Al-Thani

Chairman of the Board

Minister of Commerce & Industry

HE Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulla Bin Mohammed Al Thani

HE Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulla Bin Mohammed Al-Thani

Vice Chairman of the Board
Minister of Transport
Ahmed Bin Abdullah Al-Jamal Headshot

HE Ahmed Bin Abdullah Al-Jamal

Board Member
Chairman of General Authority of Customs
Hamad Ali Al-Khater

Hamad Ali Al-Khater

Board Member

Group Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways

Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani Headshot

Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani

Board Member
Chief Executive Officer of Investment Promotion Agency Qatar
Saleh Bin Majid Al-Khulaifi

Saleh Bin Majid Al-Khulaifi

Board Member

Assistant Undersecretary for Industrial Affairs and Business Development at the Ministry of Commerce & Industry

Ahmad Saeed Al-Amoodi

Ahmad Saeed Al-Amoodi

Board Member

Executive Vice President of Surface Development & Sustainability Directorate at QatarEnergy

Abdulla Ali Al-Kuwari

Abdulla Ali Al-Kuwari

Board Member

Head of Industrials at Qatar Investment Authority