A Nation Prepared

Qatar Civil Aviation Authority
20 April

Resumption of Foreign Airlines operations in Qatar.

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Ministry of Education and Higher Education
12 April

Full resumption of in-person learning and service delivery across all schools, nurseries, and education service centres. Alternative assessment measures for second-semester mid-terms continue alongside in-person classes.

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Council of Ministers Secretariat General
24 March

Full return to on-site work effective Tuesday, 24 March 2026, across all ministries, government entities, public bodies, and institutions.

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Ministry of Labour | Ministry of Commerce and Industry
24 March

Withdrew the previous recommendation concerning remote work across all private sector entities. Work to resume under regular arrangements and return fully to normal.

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Qatar Central Bank
24 March

Directed all financial institutions to resume normal operations from offices from Tuesday, 24 March 2026.

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Ministry of Education and Higher Education
24 March

Announced gradual return to in-person learning. Universities and training centres resumed 24 March. Staff returned to premises 25 March. Full student attendance set for 29 March. Nurseries to resume in-person learning 25 March.

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Supreme Judicial Court
23 March

Resumption of operations working hours across all courts in Qatar 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

For clarification: 16007

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Primary Health Care Corporation
10 March

Confirmed all 31 health centres continue to operate normally. Full range of primary healthcare services available. Specialist clinics running as scheduled. 24-hour urgent care active.

To make Appointments: 107

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Qatar Airways
9 March

Operated limited flight schedule to and from Doha on 9, 10, and 11 March via emergency air routes. Emphasised these flights do not constitute full resumption of scheduled operations.

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Council of Ministers Secretariat General | Civil Service and Government Development Bureau
8 March

70/30 remote work arrangement activated. 30% of government employees return to offices. Priority for remote work given to mothers and persons with disabilities.

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Qatar Central Bank
8 March

Instructed all financial institutions to implement 70/30 remote work. Each institution to determine 30% of staff required on-site. Priority for remote work given to mothers and persons with disabilities.

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Qatar Tourism
7 March

Dedicated hotline to assist visitors in Qatar and provided an international hotline

Hotline: 106

International hotline: +974 4406 9921

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Ministry of Commerce and Industry
6 March

Expanded 24-hour retail network from 33 to 60 branches. Confirmed 20 water factories operating around the clock. Bakeries on extended hours. Public urged to shop according to actual needs and avoid stockpiling.

Hotline: 16001

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Qatar Tourism
6 March

Provided a fully operational support hotline to assist visitors in Qatar.

Hotline: 106

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Qatar Civil Aviation Authority | Qatar Airways
6 March

Phased commercial operations resumed from Doha following partial resumption of air navigation via QCAA-approved dedicated flight corridors.

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Ministry of Education and Higher Education
5 March

Remote learning schedules adjusted for 8–12 March. Government schools: primary 10:00–12:35, preparatory and secondary 10:30–13:15. Private schools given flexibility within approved hours. All live classes via official digital platforms.

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Ministry of Commerce and Industry
5 March

Informed to report violations over exploitive practices through the MOCI App or contacting the official hotline at 16001

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Ministry of Education and Higher Education
3 March

Issued guidelines to ensure effective continuation of distance learning. Remote learning as a shared responsibility among schools, students, and parents.

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Council of Ministers Secretariat General | Civil Service and Government Development Bureau
2 March

Remote work extends to Monday, 2 March 2026, for employees across all ministries, government entities, public bodies, and institutions.

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Qatar Central Bank
2 March

Remote work adopted across all financial institutions for Monday, 2 March 2026.

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Hamad International Airport
2 March

Flight operations at the airport remain suspended at this time and will resume once an official notice is issued by Qatar Civil Aviation Authority.

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Supreme Judiciary Council
1 March

All court hearings transitions to remote litigation, with rulings issued electronically. Video hearing links shared via SMS. Electronic portal, smartphone court application, and Taqadi platform activated.

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Qatar Central Bank
1 March

Designates Sunday, 1 March 2026, as a Bank Holiday for the financial sector under Amiri Decree No. 57 of 2025. Digital banking, ATMs, and online transactions remains fully operational.

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Ministry of Education and Higher Education
28 February

Distance learning activated across all kindergartens, public and private schools, educational centres, and universities, effective Sunday, 1 March 2026 until further notice.

Education will continue through the Ministry’s official digital platforms.

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Ministry of Public Health
28 February

The health sector is ready to respond to emergencies, in cooperation with all relevant state entities.

Healthcare facilities and emergency departments continue to operate around the clock. Strategic reserves of medicines and medical supplies remain available.

Hotline: 16000

Emergencies: 999

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Ministry of Commerce and Industry
28 February

Goods remain available with stable markets across the country.

Intensive inspection campaigns are ongoing to ensure the availability of essential goods and the stability of prices.

Arranged for 33 major retail branches to operate on a 24-hour basis.

Hotline: 16001

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Qatar Civil Aviation Authority
28 February

Qatar’s national airspace is closed temporarily until further notice.

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Council of Ministers Secretariat General | Civil Service and Government Development Bureau
28 February

Remote work will be adopted on Sunday, 1 March 2026, for employees across all ministries, government entities, public bodies, and institutions.

The decision excludes employees in the military and security sectors, the health sector, and roles requiring physical presence at the workplace.

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Ministry of Labour × Ministry of Commerce and Industry
28 February

Recommends the adoption of remote work on Sunday, 1 March 2026, for private-sector entities wherever the nature of work permits.

Sectors requiring physical presence as well as retail outlets, consumer cooperatives, and restaurants providing essential goods and services are exempt.

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