Shisha and buffet services to be allowed in some areas from Jan 29

Ministry allows shisha services in tourist areas and buffet services in restaurants

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) in Qatar has announced that shisha services may be offered in open spaces of tourist areas and buffet services will now be allowed in some restaurants.

Based on the latest Cabinet decision regarding plans to lift some restrictions imposed due to the third wave of Covid-19 pandemic, MoCI has announced that shisha services may be offered in open spaces of tourist areas and allowing resumption of open buffet services in restaurants with a 'Qatar Clean' certificate.

For restaurants and cafes:

• In indoor spaces, allowing entry to vaccinated customers and their children under 12 years old, at a capacity of:
- 75% for restaurants with a 'Qatar Clean' certificate. 
- 40% for pre-qualified restaurants 
• In outdoor spaces, allowing entry to vaccinated and unvaccinated customers and their children under 12 years old, at a capacity of: 
- 100% for restaurants with a 'Qatar Clean' certificate 
- 50% for pre-qualified restaurants. 
• Allowing the resumption of open buffet services in restaurants with a 'Qatar Clean' certificate. 
• Allowing shisha service in the outdoor spaces of restaurants and cafes in tourist areas.

Source: MoCI