Ministry of Commerce and Industry announces that Circular No. (16) regarding the suspension of all commercial activities in outlets and offices on Fridays and Saturdays is still effective, excluding activities previously specified

July 02, 2020
Further to the measures and requirements of the second phase of the gradual lifting of restrictions imposed on commercial centres, shopping malls and street markets

Further to the measures and requirements of the second phase of the gradual lifting of restrictions imposed on commercial centres, shopping malls and street markets, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced that children under 12 years of age are not allowed to enter commercial centres, shopping malls or street markets.

 

The Ministry also indicated that Circular No. (16) regarding the suspension of all commercial activities in outlets and offices on Fridays and Saturdays is still effective, excluding activities previously specified.

The decision on specifying the working hours of commercial and services outlets has been revoked. Working hours can now be decided by the management of each commercial outlet.

The Ministry stressed that it will intensify its inspection campaigns to ensure the compliance of the concerned entities with the obligations stipulated in this decision, and to crack down on any violations in this regard.

The Ministry urged all consumers to report violations or infringements, and send complaints and suggestions through the following channels :

– Call Centre: 16001

– Email: info@moci.gov.qa

– The accounts of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on social networks

– Twitter @MOCI_QATAR

– Instagram MOCI_QATAR

– The App of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on iPhone and Android devices MOCI_QATAR