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Ministries 16

Ministry

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Regulates commercial activity, company registration and licensing, consumer protection, competition and industrial development.
- Register a company and get a commercial registration and licence
- Renew a commercial registration and licence
- Establishment registration issued together with the commercial licence
Businesses, Residents, Citizens, Visitors moci.gov.qa
Ministry

Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

Leads Qatar’s digital transformation, ICT policy and digital government agenda, including Digital Agenda 2030.
- Hukoomi government services portal
Residents, Citizens, Businesses, Visitors mcit.gov.qa
Ministry

Ministry of Culture

Oversees cultural affairs and heritage and regulates media, publishing, printing, advertising and artistic activities.
- Licences for advertising, publishing houses, printing presses and media offices
- Press card licence
- Photography and film shooting permit
Businesses, Residents, Citizens, Visitors moc.gov.qa
Ministry

Ministry of Education and Higher Education

Sets education policy and oversees public and private schools, higher education licensing, certificate equivalency and government scholarships.
- Get equivalency or authentication for a university degree
- School certificate equivalency
- Request official school certificates and view exam results (Nateeja)
Citizens, Residents, Businesses edu.gov.qa
Ministry

Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs

Manages religious endowments (awqaf), mosques, Islamic affairs and zakat, and organizes Hajj and Umrah.
- Register for Hajj and Umrah
- Zakat payment and assistance (Zakat Fund)
- Find a mosque
Citizens, Residents, Visitors islam.gov.qa
Ministry

Ministry of Environment and Climate Change

Protects the environment and nature reserves, regulates environmental compliance, and leads climate change policy.
- Register for a winter camping site (seasonal)
- Environmental services for projects and facilities
- Information on nature reserves (Al Reem and others)
Citizens, Residents, Businesses, Visitors mecc.gov.qa
Ministry

Ministry of Finance

Manages public finances, the state budget, government procurement and fiscal policy.
- Check the status of payments to suppliers
- Submit bids for government tenders online
- Supplier classification services
Businesses, Residents, Citizens mof.gov.qa
Ministry

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Conducts Qatar’s foreign relations and diplomacy, manages its embassies and consulates, and provides consular and document attestation services.
- Attest (legalize) documents for use in or outside Qatar
- Look up and verify an attested document
- Visa information through Qatari embassies
Residents, Citizens, Businesses, Visitors mofa.gov.qa
Ministry

Ministry of Interior

Responsible for internal security, policing, civil defence, traffic, passports, residency and immigration.
- Renew a residence permit (QID)
- View and pay traffic violations
- Renew vehicle registration (Istimara)
Residents, Citizens, Visitors, Businesses moi.gov.qa
Ministry

Ministry of Justice

Handles real estate registration, notarization and document authentication, the registry of legal experts, legal research, and legal matters involving the state.
- Register real estate and property transactions
- Notarize and authenticate documents, including powers of attorney
- Register and renew legal experts
Citizens, Residents, Businesses, Visitors moj.gov.qa
Ministry

Ministry of Labour

Regulates the labour market and private-sector employment, including work permits, recruitment, labour disputes and workers’ rights.
- Issue, renew or cancel work permits
- File and follow up labour complaints and disputes
- Authenticate employment contracts
Businesses, Residents mol.gov.qa
Ministry

Ministry of Municipality

Oversees municipal services, urban planning, building permits, public cleanliness, agriculture and food security through Qatar’s municipalities.
- Apply for building permits
- Request public tree pruning
- Report an abandoned vehicle
Citizens, Residents, Businesses mm.gov.qa
Ministry

Ministry of Public Health

Sets national health policy and regulates healthcare providers, health professionals, pharmaceuticals and food safety.
- Medical fitness examination for residency (Medical Commission)
- Register a birth and request a birth certificate
- Licensing and verification for healthcare professionals
Residents, Citizens, Businesses, Visitors moph.gov.qa
Ministry

Ministry of Social Development and Family

Responsible for social security, citizen housing, family affairs, social welfare, community development, and the regulation of private associations and institutions.
- Citizen housing services
- Social security and social welfare services
- Register a professional association or private institution
Citizens, Businesses, Residents msdf.gov.qa
Ministry

Ministry of Sports and Youth

Oversees sports and youth policy, sports clubs and federations, youth centres, and the licensing of sports and youth activities.
- Permit for a sports event
- Register membership of a sports club
- Licence to organize sports events
Businesses, Residents, Citizens msy.gov.qa
Ministry

Ministry of Transport

Plans and regulates land and maritime transport and related licensing, including transport master planning.
- Register or renew registration of a small marine craft
- Freight forwarder licensing
- Maritime certificate endorsement and recognition
Residents, Citizens, Businesses mot.gov.qa

Agencies and authorities 20

Agency or authority

Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA)

Regulates the telecommunications, ICT and postal sectors, including licensing, spectrum, .qa domain names and consumer protection.
- Check and manage .qa domain names
- Telecommunications licensing
- Postal services licensing
Businesses, Residents, Citizens cra.gov.qa
Agency or authority

Daman (General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority)

Administers pensions and social insurance for Qatari employees in the public and private sectors, including employer contributions and retirement benefits.
- Register employers and insured Qatari employees
- Pension services and pension dashboard
- Manage retirement services on mobile
Businesses, Citizens daman.gov.qa
Agency or authority

General Authority of Customs

Controls the movement of goods across Qatar’s borders, collects customs duties and enforces import and export rules.
- Clear imported and exported goods (Al Nadeeb system)
- Customs declaration for travellers
- Search the customs tariff
Businesses, Visitors, Residents, Citizens customs.gov.qa
Agency or authority

General Tax Authority

Administers and collects taxes in Qatar, including income tax, excise tax and the global minimum tax, and handles tax registration and compliance.
- Register for tax and file returns (Dhareeba portal)
- Excise tax registration and filing
- Report tax evasion
Businesses, Residents, Citizens gta.gov.qa
Agency or authority

Hamad Medical Corporation

Qatar’s main public provider of hospital and specialist care. It also runs the national ambulance service and home and mental health services.
- Get or renew a health card
- Check, reschedule or cancel hospital appointments (Nesma’ak contact centre)
- Emergency ambulance service
Residents, Citizens, Visitors hamad.qa
Agency or authority

Hukoomi

Qatar’s official single gateway to government e-services and information for citizens, residents, businesses and visitors.
- Find and use government e-services
- Life moments guides (for example, moving to Qatar or having a baby)
- Directory and map of government entities
Residents, Citizens, Businesses, Visitors hukoomi.gov.qa
Agency or authority

Invest Qatar (Investment Promotion Agency Qatar)

Promotes Qatar as an investment destination and helps foreign direct investors explore, set up and expand in Qatar.
- Market and sector information for investors
- Introductions to government entities and market players
- Matching with business partners and service providers
Businesses invest.qa
Agency or authority

Mowasalat (Karwa)

State-owned provider of public bus, taxi, limousine and school transport services in Qatar under the Karwa brand.
- Book a taxi or limousine
- Public bus services and trip planning
- Taxi and chauffeur services
Residents, Citizens, Visitors, Businesses mowasalat.com
Agency or authority

National Planning Council

Formulates and monitors Qatar’s national development strategies towards Qatar National Vision 2030, and produces official statistics through its National Statistics Center.
- Official statistics and key indicators
- Request statistical data
- Census results
Residents, Citizens, Businesses, Visitors npc.qa
Agency or authority

Primary Health Care Corporation

Runs Qatar’s public network of primary health care centres, providing family medicine, preventive care, urgent care and community health services.
- Book appointments and referrals at health centres
- Nar’aakom patient app
- Home delivery of medication
Residents, Citizens phcc.gov.qa
Agency or authority

Public Prosecution

An independent judicial body that investigates and prosecutes criminal cases on behalf of society.
- Check the status of a case or report
- Register and follow up complaints
- Submit requests and pay fees online
Residents, Citizens pp.gov.qa
Agency or authority

Public Works Authority (Ashghal)

Plans, builds and maintains public infrastructure such as roads, drainage and sewage networks, and public buildings.
- Request a connection to the sewage or drainage network
- Permit to work in the public right of way
- De-watering permit
Businesses, Residents, Citizens, Visitors ashghal.gov.qa
Agency or authority

Qatar Central Bank

Qatar’s central bank. It sets monetary policy, issues the currency, and licenses and supervises banks and other financial institutions.
- Banking customer complaints (Customer Protection Department)
- Request a credit report and dispute errors (Qatar Credit Bureau)
- Monetary statistics and interest rates
Residents, Citizens, Businesses qcb.gov.qa
Agency or authority

Qatar Chamber

Represents Qatar’s private sector and provides trade documentation, membership and dispute resolution services to businesses.
- New membership and membership renewal
- Certificate of origin online
- Attestation of signatures and commercial invoices
Businesses qatarchamber.com
Agency or authority

Qatar Financial Centre

An onshore business and financial centre with its own legal and regulatory framework. It registers and licenses firms that operate under the QFC.
- Register and license a company in the QFC
- Post-registration services for QFC firms
- QFC public register
Businesses, Residents qfc.qa
Agency or authority

Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ)

Develops and regulates Qatar’s free zones, such as Ras Bufontas and Umm Alhoul, and licenses the companies that operate in them.
- Set up a new company in a free zone
- Investor portal for licensing and services
- Information on free zones and sectors
Businesses qfz.gov.qa
Agency or authority

Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa)

Regulates, transmits and distributes electricity and water in Qatar and bills consumers for these utilities.
- View and pay electricity and water bills
- Request a new electricity or water connection
- Request a clearance certificate when moving out
Residents, Citizens, Businesses km.qa
Agency or authority

Qatar Post

Qatar’s national postal operator, providing mail, parcel, PO box and delivery services.
- Track and manage deliveries
- Subscribe to or manage a PO box
- Send a package
Residents, Citizens, Businesses qatarpost.qa
Agency or authority

Qatar Tourism

Develops, promotes and regulates the tourism sector, including licensing and classifying hotels and tourism businesses.
- Visitor information, attractions and trip planning (Visit Qatar)
- Tourism licensing e-services
- Hotel star-rating classification
Visitors, Residents, Businesses, Citizens qatartourism.com
Agency or authority

Supreme Judiciary Council

Oversees the administration of Qatar’s courts, including the courts of first instance, appeal and cassation, and the family, criminal and civil courts.
- File and track court cases online
- Family and personal status services (Tawtheeqat)
- Inquiry services (cases and judgments)
Residents, Citizens, Businesses sjc.gov.qa