MEC Archives

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Business

Qatar ministry launches ‘shop with confidence’ mark for promotions

The yellow "shop with confidence" logo should be "clearly and prominently" displayed on all stores' posters and adverts to prove that the discounts have had the ministry stamp of approval.

3 min

News

Qatar food inspectors ramp up spot-checks as Eid holidays approach

The effort is being led by teams from the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME), the government said in a statement yesterday.

1 min

Business

Oasis car dealership branch closed for one month

The branch is located off of Airport Road and B-Ring, near the site of the former “Crazy Signal.”

3 min

Business

MEC: Arabic-speaking employee, signage a must for Qatar businesses

Arabic should also be the primary language for any establishment that provides a customer service, such as hotels, malls, clothing stores and help lines, among others.

1 min

News

Qatar ministry orders Ikea to stop sale of Malm drawers

The Qatar order affects six of the Malm models in different shapes and colors and which are detailed in a statement on the MEC's website. Customers who bought them should return them to the store to swap for another item or to get a full refund.

3 min

Business

Qatar ministry scraps monopoly on import of 35 food items

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) said yesterday that it was scrapping the import monopoly for 35 items, as part of a wider attempt to cut household costs, improve availability and open up the market to new suppliers.

The Mum Diaries

Huggies Active diapers recalled in Qatar

The MEC asked consumers to exchange Huggies Active diapers (with the green label) in sizes 3, 4, 4+ and 5 to Baqer Mohebi Projects Co.

1 min

News

Six beauty salons in Qatar shut for expired products

They include well-known hairdressers Jacques Dessange Paris, on the Salwa Road and the popular Nara Salon on Al Waab Street, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce said.

1 min

News

Qatar’s inspectors order two-week closure of Kids House furniture store

Kids House, which sells themed bedroom furniture, was fined and ordered to close its doors yesterday (June 28) for two weeks, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce said.

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