Qatar Healthcare Sector 2024
The Qatar Government’s goal is to continuously enhance the quality of healthcare services available to its citizens. This includes investing in state-of-the-art medical facilities, recruiting highly-qualified and skilled healthcare professionals, and implementing advanced technologies to improve patient care. With the country’s rapidly-aging population and the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, there is a demand for advanced technologies that can improve the efficiency and accuracy of healthcare services in managing and analyzing large amounts of patient data, medical imaging, drug discovery, disease diagnosis, and personalized treatment plans.
The Qatar National Vison 2030 and the new Digital Strategy include a strong focus on the development of digital and high-tech solutions in the healthcare. The strategy aims to use technology to enhance the accessibility and quality of healthcare services for citizens. It also includes plans for developing digital health platforms and implementing telemedicine initiatives to increase efficiency and convenience for patients. The new strategy is expected to greatly benefit the healthcare system in Qatar.
https://www.mcit.gov.qa/sites/default/files/da2030_executive_summary_en.pdf
Some of the Qatar healthcare sub-sectors with strong market potential in the digital area include:
- Telemedicine
- Electronic Health Records
- Data Analytics
- Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Technologies (for training services)
- Health related mobile Apps
Next Steps for the U.S. Client
U.S. companies offering quality solutions that match these opportunities should work with Commercial Specialist Anissa Lahreche (Anissa.Lahreche@trade.gov) at the U.S. Commercial Service in Qatar to explore matchmaking, market research, and other assistance.
Participate in U.S. trade shows
U.S. firms should reach out to CS Qatar to note participation in U.S. trade shows in the Healthcare sector. CS Qatar often recruits delegations to key shows and can introduce U.S. company executives to Qatari industry representatives and government officials at these shows.
Upcoming healthcare trade shows in the region
1. The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH)
https://wish.org.qa/
Doha, Qatar-November 13-14, 2024
2. Arab Health
https://www.arabhealthonline.com/en/Home.html
Dubai, UAE- January 27-30, 2025
3. Global Health Exhibition
https://www.globalhealthsaudi.com/
Riyadh, KSA-October 21-23, 2024
Conduct Market Research
U.S. firms should closely monitor the following resources (hyperlinks included) to learn more about Qatar’s unique market and review potential opportunities:
- The Ministry of Public Health in Qatar has thorough and strict registration process for vendors looking to do business with them The Ministry of Public Health in Qatar has thorough and strict registration process for vendors looking to do business with them. https://www.moph.gov.qa/english/departments/commonservicesaffairs/contractsandprocurementdepartment/Pages/default.aspx
- PHCC (Primary Health Care Corporation) plays a major role in contracting with companies to provide healthcare services to the people in Qatar. They work closely with various organizations to ensure that the healthcare needs of the community are met and that high quality services are provided. https://www.phcc.gov.qa/about-us/contracts-and-procurement
- Qatar Foundation (QF) Sidra is a research and development organization that focuses on advancing knowledge and technology in the field of science and innovation. One of the areas QF/Sidra is focusing on is Artificial Intelligence. https://www.qf.org.qa/research/artificial-intelligence
For more information about opportunities in this sector, please contact: Anissa Lahreche, Commercial Specialist, Anissa.Lahreche@trade.gov