Within the framework of the preventive measures establish by the State of Qatar to contain the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and to preserve the health and safety of citizens and residents, and in line with previous decisions and procedures, the following was decided:

To Allow Restaurants and Cafes (Coffee Shops) to Provide Delivery Services.

This decision does not include kiosks licensed as restaurants and cafes located in tourist areas, sports clubs, Lusail City, and The Pearl among other locations, and they will remain closed until further notice.

The owners of restaurants and cafes (coffee shops) shall comply with the following procedures:

• To ban customers from collecting orders and to close the doors of restaurants and cafes (coffee shops)

• To refrain from hosting customers both inside and outside the store

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated that administrative employees and staff of restaurants and cafes (coffee shops) must comply with health and safety measures. The Ministry cautioned against violating this decision, which will subject transgressors to the penalties stipulated in applicable laws, decisions and regulations.