Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics

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The Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics (Arabic: وزارة التخطيط التنموي والإحصاء) is a governmental agency in the State of Qatar. It was established through an Emiri Decision No (4) in 2013.[1]

Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics
وزارة التخطيط التنموي والإحصاء
AbbreviationMDPS
FormationJune 2013
TypeGO
PurposeGovernment, Social, Environmental and Economic Development. Also, coordinates plans, strategies and policies in support of Qatar National Vision 2030 and Statistics
Location
  • Doha
Region served
State of Qatar
Official language
Arabic
Minister
Dr. Saleh Mohammad Al Nabit
Main organ
Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics
Websitehttp://www.mdps.gov.qa/

History edit

On 26 June 2013, the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued the Emiri Order No. 4 of 2013 forming the Cabinet. In this order, Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics has been founded and Dr. Saleh Mohamed Salem Al Nabit has been appointed as Minister of Development Planning and Statistics. It was formed as a result of a merger between the General Secretariat for Development Planning (GSDP) and Qatar Statistics Authority (QSA).[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "WELCOME TO MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS-News". Archived from the original on 2013-07-05. Retrieved 2013-07-18.
  2. ^ About us, Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics