Public Services
Daily life across Qatar has fully returned to normal, with government and private sector entities operating normally from offices following the end of remote work arrangements, while digital services remain available.
Key Statements
24 March 2026
Council of Ministers Secretariat General
Full return to on-site work for government sector
All ministries, government entities, public bodies, and institutions resumed normal office-based operations.
23 March 2026
Ministry of Labour | Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Private sector remote work withdrawn and return to on-site work.
In implementation of Cabinet directives, remote work recommendation withdrawn for all private sector entities. Work to resume under regular arrangements.
23 March 2026
Qatar Central Bank
All financial institutions resume normal office operations
QCB directed all banks, insurance companies, and financial entities to return to full on-site operations from 24 March.
9 March 2026
Council of Ministers Secretariat General | Civil Service and Government Development Bureau
70/30 hybrid work arrangement activated
30% of government employees return to offices. Priority remote work for mothers and persons with disabilities. Military, security, and health sectors exempted.
1 March 2026
Qatar Central Bank
Remote work extended across all government and financial institutions
Joint directive for full remote work across all ministries, government entities, and public bodies. QCB adopted 70/30 remote arrangement for all financial institutions.
28 February 2026
Council of Ministers Secretariat General
Remote work directive implemented across ministries, government entities, public bodies, and institutions.
Ministry of labour | Ministry of Commerce and Industry
The Ministry of Labour, in coordination with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, recommends the implementation of remote work for all employees in private-sector entities wherever the nature of work permits.