MEC Archives

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Qatar ministry orders Sealine shops to stop price-gouging visitors

In a statement on its website this week, the MEC accused some 20 eateries, 24 motorcycle and quad bike rental shops, 10 shops that sell wood and two shops that offer travel gear of over-charging beach-goers.

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Business

Most Qatar car dealers now allowing outside repairs without voiding warranty

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has warned dealerships that fail to comply with the anti-monopoly rules that they face fines of up to QR5 million and confiscation of their profits.

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Business

Qatar car dealers ordered to disclose new vehicle damage to customers

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has issued a memo obligating car agents and showrooms to obtain “a written endorsement” from customers that proves they are aware of all repairs performed on a vehicle prior to its purchase

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Qatar ministry penalizes stores at Landmark Mall for running fake sales

Officials from Qatar's Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) withdrew the permits - one of which is believed to be the children's clothing store Gymboree - after officers doing spot-checks earlier this week found their discounts to be bogus.

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Business

Auto dealers in Qatar told to relax warranty rules

Specifically, auto dealers may not void a customer’s warranty solely because a vehicle was serviced by a third-party garage, the ministry said in a statement yesterday.

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Culture
Life

Qatar stores told to offer discounts on 400 items during Ramadan

The set prices, which aim to "ease the burden of extra costs on consumers," take effect June 6 and will be in place until the end of Ramadan, which is estimated to go from June 18 to July 16.

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Business

Civil Defense approvals streamlined for some Qatar entrepreneurs

The new measures take effect today and apply to businesses in 55 categories, including beauty salons, car showrooms, cafes, mini-marts, clothing stores and cycle repair shops.

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Penalty for Qatar shops that stay open during Friday prayers doubled

All outlets will be required by law to shut for 90 minutes from the first call to prayer. Those which break the rules face a fine of up to QR10,000 - double the previous penalty.

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Qatar revives idea of imposing price caps on new cars

The State Cabinet has tasked the Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC), which runs the Consumer Protection department, to conduct a study of car dealers internationally, to find out the costs involved in importing vehicles to Qatar.

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