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Primary instrument
Tawteen — In-Country Value Program
Enacted / active: 2019
Governed by QatarEnergy
What the rule actually says
Tawteen scores suppliers on in-country manufacturing, services, and workforce localization, and channels QatarEnergy demand toward higher-ICV suppliers, especially in LNG expansion tenders.
— Key requirements
- Tawteen ICV certification
- Qatari workforce localization
- In-country manufacturing where feasible
What this means for SMEs
Qatar in plain English
Qatari-registered SMEs and joint ventures with local partners qualify. ICV scoring weights bid evaluation across QatarEnergy and JV companies.