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Decree Law No.17 of 2009 establishing Qatar Ports Management Company.

Country/Territory
Qatar
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Institution Harbour Concession Navigation Management/conservation
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Decree consisting of 12 articles aims at establishing the Qatar Ports Management Company, a shareholding company with the purpose of managing the ports, docks, dry ports and container terminals; organizing shipping, discharging, handling and storing of goods and container operation; and improving and developing the implementation of these services according to the best standards of quality in the management of ports. The Decree grants the company an exclusive concession right for a period of 15 years during which it shall be the only entity permitted to manage the ports, and the company shall pay the government an annual fee for this concession. The duration of the company is of 50 years, possible to be extended. All assets and liabilities of the General Authority for Customs and Ports regarding ports management shall be transferred to the company.

Full text
English/Arabic
Website
www.almeezan.qa

References - Legislation

Amended by

Law No.7 of 2015 amending some provisions of the Decree Law No.17 of 2009 establishing Qatar Ports Management Company.

Legislation | Qatar | 2015

Keyword: Harbour, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX