Doha: Qatar National Day is not merely a random commemoration, but rather a significant occasion through which all people reflect on the key milestones in the nation's state-building journey, embodying the supreme meanings of pride in the nation and the readiness it demands for sacrifice and dedication, HE Minister of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani, told Qatar News Agency (QNA).
According to Qatar News Agency, HE Sheikh Faisal added that the State of Qatar, by the will of Allah The Almighty and the determination and vision of its sage leadership, has succeeded in charting a clear pathway to progress and comprehensive development, diligently pursuing its path until it has become a role model of growth and prosperity.
Marking this day is a commemoration of achievements that have been materializing from the era of the Founder, Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani, to the present day, manifesting Qatar's eminence and leadership across multiple fields, thanks to the long-standing sacrifices of its citizens, who, through their dedication and solidarity, have succeeded in establishing a national success story that all take pride in.
On this occasion, His Excellency availed himself of this opportunity to extend assurances of his highest consideration to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, all distinguished people of Qatar, and all those who reside on this blessed nation.
The celebration under the theme: "With You It Rises, From You It Awaits", confirms the continuous nation-building path, promotes the values of patriotism for this beloved nation and its leadership, which has made investment in humans a priority to build the State of Qatar as all people wish, the Minister underlined.
Sheikh Faisal further noted that this day is marked by a renewed pledge for people to be honest with their tenets, adherent to unity, and working diligently to uphold the banner of the nation in their pursuit to realize ambitions to attain a more prosperous future that ensures the present and future of the generations.
By virtue of the ambitious vision of the prudent leadership, the national economy has moved full steam ahead, providing an attractive commercial and industrial environment through advancing legislative and regulatory frameworks that keep up with global realignments, he pointed out.
The Minister further remarked that these frameworks help incentivize business growth and broaden innovation and entrepreneurship prospects, as well as enhance the attraction of domestic and foreign investments.
He asserted that the Ministry is working to strengthen economic diversification efforts and build a knowledge-based economy, as well as empower the private sector to be a key driver of sustainable economic growth in accordance with Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV2030) and the Third National Development Strategy (NDS3), in pursuit of promoting a fair and competitive business climate and deepening the principles of transparency and equal opportunities in the market.
These efforts, Sheikh Faisal said, would support national industries, elevate the qualities of commodities and services, in addition to shoring up digital transformation to create more competitive economic sectors capable of contributing to achieving self-sufficiency and promoting exports.
The comprehensive economic resurgence and progress in a variety of areas the nation is witnessing today manifests the strength of national will and clear-eyed vision, a stage for achieving further milestones and moving ahead along the pathway toward building a future for a nation that confidently pivots toward entrepreneurship, thanks to the determination and sacrifices of the hardworking people, as well as the integrated efforts of the public and private sectors, Sheikh Faisal stressed.