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]
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| Abbreviation | MDPS |
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| Formation | June 2013 |
| Type | GO |
| Purpose | Government, Social, Environmental and Economic Development. Also, coordinates plans, strategies and policies in support of Qatar National Vision 2030 and Statistics |
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Region served | State of Qatar |
Official language | Arabic |
Minister | Dr. Saleh Mohammad Al Nabit |
Main organ | Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics |
| Website | http://www.mdps.gov.qa/ |
History
editOn 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- ^ "WELCOME TO MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS-News". Archived from the original on 2013-07-05. Retrieved 2013-07-18.
- ^ About us, Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics