Qatar Central Bank Circular No. 9/2020 on 13 May 2020

Reopening Branches of the Exchange Houses

In light of the efforts and precautionary measures taken by the government to limit the spread of the Corona virus (Covid-19) and out of Qatar Central Bank's efforts to enable all workers to continue transferring money to their families, it has been decided to reopen the branches of the exchange houses, provided that the following are complied with:

  • Hiring security officers from specialized security companies in all branches of money exchange to organize dealing with customers (minimum 2 security officers in each branch).

  • Installing devices for customer service serial waiting numbers (devices that operate without touching), and ensuring that the number of customers waiting outside the branch does not exceed ten customers at one time.

  • Establish a maximum number of customers who are served through the branch at one time suitable to the size of the branch and to maintain social distancing between cashiers and customers of not less than one and a half meter.

  • Not allowing customers to enter the branches without wearing facemasks.

  • Increasing cleaning and sterilization inside the branches throughout the day.