Restaurants and cafés to resume takeaway services

May 12, 2020

In line with the previously adopted decisions and measures to prevent and limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID 19), and in order to protect the health and safety of citizens and residents, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) decided on easing restrictions on the activities of restaurants and cafés (coffee shops).

Restaurants and cafés to resume the activity of delivering or handing over orders to customers outside the business place. However, restaurants and cafés located in the malls are exempted from this decision and are only allowed to process delivery orders.

The Minstry issues a circular on easing restrictions on the activities of restaurants and cafés (coffee shops) #Qatar #YourSafetyIsMySafety pic.twitter.com/2bZ5PmM0Yb
— وزارة التجارة والصناعة (@MOCIQatar) May 12, 2020

Ministry highlighted all restaurants and cafés shall fully comply with the policies of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs, and the Ministry of Public Health regarding the measures that should be taken in the workplace and staff housing, in order to protect employees and limit the spread of COVID-19.

Any violation or breach of what is stated in the above decision will subject perpetrators to legal accountability, and the competent authority should ensure its implementation and apply its provisions, the Ministry added.

This decision was issued on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, may be subject to amendments and updates according to the latest developments in this regard.

Earlier, to meet the new developments and urgent public needs in a manner that does not conflict with medical and preventive data, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) decided to reopen money exchange service offices with the mandatory application of precautionary measures.

Consumers can report any violations of these decisions via the number 16001 or email: infomoci.gov.qa. They can also reach out to the Ministry through its official social media channels.

For any queries, or concerns related to COVID-19 in Qatar, the public can contact a 24/7 hotline set up by the Ministry. The hotline number is 16000 and is toll-free.

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