Qatar COVID response

Qatar continues to protect consumers by limiting price increases

by afreno|29 May 202229 May 2022

According to Qatar News Agency (QNA), the Cabinet has given its approval to implement rules on increasing the price point of goods and services as stated by a draft decision of HE the Minister of Commerce and Industry. HE the...

Qatar Ministry of Public Health updates its testing policies

by Afreno|09 March 202209 March 2022

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) in Qatar has updated its country lists as well as revised its testing policy to accommodate removal and replacement of countries in the Green, Red and Exceptional Red country list. The new system in...

Qatar facilitates e-services with Ehteraz Guide and Metrash2

by Afreno|14 February 202215 February 2022

In order to facilitate the processing of various official documents without the need for in-person appointments, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has detailed an Ehteraz Guide on its website. The guide will serve as a one-stop shop for information...

Qatar extends grace period for illegal expatriates, discusses housing law, updates travel policy

by afreno|21 April 202121 January 2022

Good news for expatriates who need to correct their illegal status - the Ministry of Interior (MOI) has officially extended the grace period to do so until March 31st. This time limit is to help revise the illegal status of...

Qatar Travel Mart sees success; residents encouraged to get COVID-19 booster shots

by Afreno|03 April 202110 December 2021

In preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2022, and as proof of Qatar's continuing efforts to reopen the economy and keep traveling safe, the Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2021 maintains a positive outlook for the days to come. “Hosting such...

Qatar continues to keep travelers safe during the pandemic with HIA and Qatar Airways raffle

by Afreno|25 March 202116 November 2021

Continuing Qatar's efforts to keep safe both citizens and travelers into and out of the State, Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Qatar Airways have partnered to launch its "Fly and Win" campaign. Skytrax, the international air transport rating organization, has...

Qatar implements rules on work safety during summer heat, continues to reopen sectors with COVID precautions

by Afreno|04 March 202129 September 2021

The Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (MADLSA) has released an announcement urging employers to ensure the safety and health of their workers now more than ever. This comes as an initiative for determining the proper working hours...

Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health sets rules on issuance of certificates, plus labour rules depending on countries of origin

by Afreno|05 February 202108 September 2021

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has just announced its procedures for issuing birth certificates and death certificates during Eid al-Adha holiday. Requests for these documents shall be done electronically during this time. For instance, the issuance of birth certificates...