ablcc_newsletter-December 2022

18 Investment Sectors | Health 41 Qatar Economic & Commercial Activities Guide Increasing investments in private sector and opening more new centers, hospitals and health centers will expand the base of services and provide many alternatives to the beneficiaries, and thus reduce the burden on patients by facilitating their access to services. At the same time, investors will reap the results of their investments in this sector by gaining many expected profits in light of the demand for services. The Qatari market is promising and can assimilate more new companies and hospitals. Growth of the pharmaceutical and medical devices sector The results of the new law will not be limited to investment in the hospital sector only, but it is also expected that there will be greater popularity and activity for pharmaceutical companies, agents and partners of medical devices, because they represent an important part of private health sector. They also play a major role in serving patients and providing the services necessary to help centers and hospitals perform their roles. The Qatari market is profitable and promising for all investors, and with the implementation of the new system, there will be more demand for services, which are the main motivating factor for businessmen and investors to enter this field. Steps and requirements for investment and the establishment of a private hospital Healthcare investors can apply to the Department of Licensing and Accreditation of Healthcare Facilities at the Ministry of Public Health to license a health facility in an existing building. to download and fill out an application form, then print it out and submit it to window (11) on the ground floor of the Ministry of Public Health. Attach the following documents: A copy of the owner’s ID card A copy of the trade license List of medical services available (Word file) A copy of the land ownership A copy of the lease contract (if any) A copy of the land contract or sale contract A copy of the municipality’s approval of building Additional list of services offered(within the required attachments) Window (11) on the ground floor of the Ministry of Public Health building (See Google Maps). All information on the application form must be filled out electronically. Applications are submitted from Sunday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The receptionist selects the application number. Any incomplete or handwritten application will not be received. Please keep the application receipt. Please see the types of health facility classification in Form No. (6)contained in the attached lists. NB: This service is delivered free of charge.

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