Mesaieed Industrial City is located approximately 40 km south of Doha. Mesaieed Industrial City Management was established in 1996 as a single point authority to provide ''one stop'' services to all businesses in Mesaieed; to develop a strategic plan for the allocation of land; and to provide common port, marine and infrastructure facilities. In addition, MIC is responsible for attracting light, medium, and support industries to meet the needs of the larger businesses.

Mesaieed - The City of Opportunity

Mesaieed is a city of opportunity and the major focus for development of the gateway to southern Qatar. Mesaieed provides a vibrant, healthy, clean and safe environment, with modern facilities, a full range of services and well-maintained infrastructure offering a highly desirable place to live and invest.

Mesaieed is a sustainable city set in a desert oasis with an outstanding and high quality urban character and identity that reflects the rich cultural heritage of Qatar and caters for the needs of a diverse community.

MIC Mission

• Promote Mesaieed both locally and internationally as an excellent investment location.
• Modernise and develop utilities, services and infrastructure ensuring that the needs and requirements of all industries are met.
• Develop a cohesive community in Mesaieed including commercial, residential and recreational facilities to create a well-balanced environment.
• Coordinate with local industries to plan and develop growth within Mesaieed Industrial City and its Community.
• Cooperate with businesses to develop and upgrade the heavy and light industrial areas and the adjacent community.
• Focus on environmental issues and implement MIC guidelines and waste management strategy as well as enforcing the environmental laws of the state.

• MIC hosts a variety of industries including crude oil, hydrocarbon, petrochemicals, and metallurgical
• A well established, 24hour serviced port handling a wide range of products
• Proximity to both the Asian and European markets
• Exemption from import duties and other fiscal levies on machinery, equipment and spare parts
• Provision of energy sources at competitive prices
• Open exchange regulations
• Encouragement of joint venture initiatives and land leases at nominal prices

MIC Detailed Master Plan

MIC has developed a Detailed Master Plan (DMP) to guide the development of the Community Area of MIC. This DMP is currently being used in the expansion and development of the town. The development, driven by rapid industrial growth, includes full infrastructure and a diversified, cohesive community. The plan has a twenty-five year horizon. Many individual projects have already been completed based on the plan, with many more either under construction or in planning. These projects include:

• The new Medical Centre ( opened in 2004)
• Gabbro Import Facilities
• Worker’s Accommodation
• Centralized Office Complex
• Community Park
• Infrastructure Development
• Housing Project Phase One ( scheduled for opening for the 2007 – 2008 school year)
• Mesaieed Cinema
• Al Afjah Heritage Village and Desert Park

MIC has started to develop a Strategic Planning Initiative for the Industrial and Port areas of MIC. This study will provide an update of the existing Master Plan for these areas based on new market studies and maximizing the utilization of Qatar’s natural gas resources. Another critical component of the study is the concept design for a common seawater cooling system for the Industrial Area. The resulting plan will guide the rapid expansion and development of MIC.

MIC was the chosen location in 2003 for new joint venture projects and expansion of existing facilities valued at more than US$700 million.

MIC will invest US$400 million in refurbishing and developing sports, recreation and clubs facilities in Mesaieed over the next 15 – 20 years. A detailed Master Plan for the MIC community area provides a blueprint for the growth of the community and light and medium industries until 2030.