Doha: Ministry of Commerce & Industry did inspections of many retail outlets and street vendors across Qatar, including areas like Mukaynis, Al-Hilal, Al-Ghanim Al-Ateeq, Fareej Al-Hitmi, and Al-Riffa.
The inspections resulted in reporting of 19 violations against retail outlets for committing breaches of the law. These included failing to place an introductory sign on the storefront, failing to write the commercial registration number on the shop sign, failing to match the trade name with the name on the shop sign, practicing a commercial activity before obtaining the required approvals, expiration of commercial license and not having a commercial license.
Moreover, a violation was reported against a street vendor for conducting his activities without obtaining a commercial license. The violator was referred to the concerned authorities to take necessary legal measures.
“These inspections stem from Ministry's keenness to protect consumer rights and to monitor the extent of compliance with the laws and regulations governing the commercial sector,” Ministry said in a press release.
The Ministry stressed that it would not tolerate any negligence in terms of meeting obligations stipulated in law No. (5) of 2015 on Commercial, Industrial, and Similar Public Shops, and Street Vendors, as well as noncompliance with Ministerial Resolution No. (243) of 2016 on the licensing requirements and regulations to engage in street vendor activities.
