QDB’s Situation Room

In light of regional and global developments, Qatar Development Bank’s Situation Room serves as a proactive support hub dedicated to enhancing the stability of Qatar’s private sector. By identifying the specific needs and challenges facing companies and manufacturers, the Situation Room provides specialized suites of financing and advisory programs that enable enterprises to maintain operational continuity and long-term sustainability.
Working in coordination and integration with all relevant national entities, the Situation Room designs effective interventions aimed at bolstering national economic resilience. This strategic alignment ensures the private sector’s ability to adapt to various circumstances while safeguarding the continuity of local production.

The program provides direct financing from Qatar Development Bank to Qatar-based manufacturers across various sectors. It is designed to provide the essential liquidity and working capital required to sustain operations and empower factories to deal with challenges with efficiency and effectiveness. 

 

Objectives:

The program is designed to address short-term liquidity requirements to support manufacturers, with its primary objectives being to:

  • Ensure operational continuity and provide immediate funding for essential obligations.
  • Support Qatar’s industrial sector and enhance the capacity of local manufacturers to navigate various challenges.
  • Support national self-sufficiency and safeguard domestic production capabilities.

What are the key financing terms?

  • This program is designed to support the diverse operational needs of Qatari factories through direct financing from QDB, including:
    • Salaries: Coverage of up to 3 months of wages and salaries for factory labor and staff (based on the latest WPS payroll records).
    • Rentals: Coverage of up to 3 months of rental obligations for factory facilities and buildings (based on valid rental agreements).
    • Other Operational Expenses: Up to 5% of the latest audited annual revenue to cover additional liquidity requirements, including utilities, transportation, logistics services, and other operational overheads.

  • Up to 100% financing for operational needs.

  • The maximum profit rate on financing is capped at 3%.

Tenor:

Up to 4 years, including a grace period of up to 2 years.

Technical Verification:

Final finance tenors are verified by QDB’s technical departments to ensure the facility is perfectly tailored to the manufacturer’s specific needs.

Application Channels:

*Terms and conditions apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs - QDB’s Situation Room

In light of current regional developments and based on private sector insights, Qatar Development Bank (QDB) has activated a dedicated Situation Room to support Qatari factories and Qatar-based private sector companies. This includes the launch of an integrated package of financial support programs, alongside a specialized advisory bundle. These initiatives are designed to empower wholesale and retail companies, as well as manufacturers and factories in different sectors, with special focus to the food and healthcare sectors and their auxiliary industries, enhancing operational readiness and ensuring the continuity of national production and supply chains within priority sectors. 
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All QDB clients and Qatar-based private sector companies, operating across various sectors as determined by the Bank, can benefit from the support provided by the Situation Room. This is available to those facing supply chain challenges or rising costs resulting from current regional developments, as well as those experiencing working capital and liquidity challenges in meeting their essential business needs.
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The Situation Room offers a comprehensive suite of financial and advisory solutions designed to ensure business continuity and enhance resilience. The current offerings include:

Financial Programs:

  • Working Capital Stabilization Guarantee Program: Support provided through partner banks to cover essential short-term obligations.
  • Working Capital Stabilization Program: Direct financing tailored to the operational needs of the industrial sector.
  • Supply Chain Financing for Priority Products: Financing to ensure the steady flow of critical goods and products.
  • Raw Material Inventory Financing: Support for securing and maintaining essential production stocks.
  • Logistics Support Program for Imports: Financial assistance to offset rising shipping and transportation costs.

 

Advisory Services – The “Stabilize & Sustain” Bundle: This specialized bundle includes five strategic advisory offerings:

  1. Virtual CFO: Professional financial management and strategic oversight.
  2. Costing & Expense Reduction: Identification of efficiencies to optimize operational spending.
  3. Business Turnaround: Strategic restructuring to improve performance and stability.
  4. GRC Advisory: Guidance on Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance.
  5. Specialized Advisory Services for Factories: Technical and operational consultancy specifically for manufacturers.

 


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The suite of financing programs is available to Qatar-based factories and companies operating across various sectors, with a strategic focus on the food and healthcare industries and their ancillary sectors, as well as wholesale and retail businesses within these fields.

Regarding the 'Stabilize & Sustain' bundle, eligibility is open to all Qatar-based companies and factories. Advisory service applications are evaluated in accordance with Qatar Development Bank’s established policies and procedures.

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We aim to acknowledge all submissions promptly. Response times may vary depending on the size of the request and the type of program applied for. QDB works to review applications and respond as quickly as possible, in accordance with the support mechanisms and procedures specific to each program.
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Yes. All information shared with QDB will be treated with strict confidentiality and used solely for the purpose of assessing and implementing appropriate support measures.

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The Situation Room will remain operational for as long as necessary to address the evolving business impacts arising from the current regional developments. Updates will be communicated periodically.

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You may contact us via email: situationroom@qdb.qa

Contact our Call Center through 4430 0000 / 1

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Contact Channels and Support Requests

Companies may request support by calling our Call Center: 44300000 / 1 or via email: situationroom@qdb.qa

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