The Advanced Manufacturing Hub (Manarat)
The Advanced Manufacturing Hub (Manarat) is Qatar Development Bank’s next-generation Ready-Built Factories (RBF) initiative, providing advanced-manufacturing SMEs and manufacturers with high-quality, plug-and-play facilities. By integrating specialized advisory, Industry 4.0 enablement, and scale-up programs and eco system enablement, the initiative accelerates production setup and scaling to support Qatar’s transition toward a high-tech, diversified industrial economy.
Program Objectives
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Advanced Manufacturing Hub (Manarat) different from other Ready-Built Factories (RBF)?
The Advanced Manufacturing Hub (Manarat) is strictly dedicated to high-tech and advanced manufacturing activities that emphasize on Industry 4.0, digitalization, automation and innovation, unlike other RBF programs that support a broader range of industrial activities.
Eligible businesses are typically characterized by advanced technologies adoption and digital integration, often requiring a SIRI score of 2.0 or higher.
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Which types of businesses are NOT eligible for the Advanced Manufacturing Hub (Manarat) RBF program?
- Trading & warehousing businesses
- Low-tech & labor-intensive business
- Packaging –only businesses & servicing operations
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Are assembly-only operations accepted?
No, unless the assembly process includes significant technology integration and automation.
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