The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has announced the launch of an initiative to regulate blacksmithing and carpentry workshops in Qatar.

In cooperation with the Ministry of Municipality and Environment and the Ministry of Interior, the initiative falls within the Ministry framework of regulating and monitoring commercial activities across Qatar.

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— وزارة التجارة والصناعة (@MOCIQatar) May 5, 2021

MoCI had also announced regulations for auto repair workshops yesterday, prohibiting the conduction of its services outside the site of the license granted.

In accordance with the laws, conditions, and requirements in force in the country, businesses that engage in car maintenance and repair activities cannot carry out the following activities.

They are not allowed to conduct their activities outside the site defined in the granted license, including conducting business in public parking lots, on sidewalks, in adjacent squares, and in residential areas.

It is also not allowed to place and store goods and supplies related to commercial activity in front of shops, in public parking lots or sidewalks, or between residential neighborhoods, homes, and unlicensed sites.

The Ministry called on those in charge of the aforementioned businesses to abide by the measures stipulated in this decision. Any violation of the decision exposes perpetrators to legal procedures, and they shall be held accountable, as per Law No. (5) of 2015 on Commercial, Industrial and Similar Public Shops, and Street Vendors, and the Ministry of Municipality and Environment's Law No. (18) of 2017 on Public Hygiene, and Decree-Law No. (19) of 2007 regarding the Traffic Law.

The Ministry also urged all citizens and residents to report any violations or infractions related to registration and commercial licensing through the call Center at 16001.

For more information on the MoCI, please visit their website.

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