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Over 1,700 new firms registered in Oct, says MEC ARABIA

Over 1,700 new firms registered in Oct, says MEC

As many as 1,767 new companies were registered in Qatar during the month of October 2016, according to the Business Progress Report on the Commerce Sector, released by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC).

4:45 AM November 25 2016
MEC makes Arabic mandatory for businesses ARABIA

MEC makes Arabic mandatory for businesses

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) has made it mandatory for businesses in Qatar to use Arabic as the main language for issuing invoices, service lists, product labels and call centre services offered to customers.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Municipality teams carry out inspections at food outlets ARABIA

Municipality teams carry out inspections at food outlets

The Health Inspection Section at Al Khor and Al Thakhira Municipality conducted an inspection campaign at food outlets in co-operation with the Consumer Protection Department (CPD) ...

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Replacement Programme for Samsung Galaxy Note 7 ARABIA

Replacement Programme for Samsung Galaxy Note 7

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC), in collaboration with Samsung, has announced the launch of the Replacement Programme for Samsung Galaxy Note 7.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Major jewellery shops now using new invoice format ARABIA

Major jewellery shops now using new invoice format

Major jewellery shops in Qatar have started issuing new invoices based on the format prescribed by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC), according to industry sources.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Energy drinks ‘popular’ among teens in Qatar ARABIA

Energy drinks ‘popular’ among teens in Qatar

Energy drinks are becoming popular among teenagers in Qatar despite precautions and advisories from the authorities concerned, it is learnt.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
AC dealers get extension to clear stocks ARABIA

AC dealers get extension to clear stocks

Agents and distributors of air-conditioners (ACs) in Qatar have been given time until January 1, 2017 to clear their stocks before the prescribed specifications for energy-saving ACs (window and split) come into effect.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
MEC withdraws six Ikea chocolate products ARABIA

MEC withdraws six Ikea chocolate products

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) has announced the recall of six of Ikea’s chocolate brands and advised people with allergies to nuts and almonds against consuming the products.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
MEC issues over 1,800 commercial registrations ARABIA

MEC issues over 1,800 commercial registrations

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) issued 1,888 commercial registrations for new companies last month.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
MEC asks IKEA to stop sale of MALM chest of drawers ARABIA

MEC asks IKEA to stop sale of MALM chest of drawers

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) has asked IKEA Qatar to stop the sale of all models of its MALM chest of drawers, citing their risk for children.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
MEC fines 41 offenders ARABIA

MEC fines 41 offenders

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has issued 41 consumer violations to various outlets around the country in the fourth week of Ramadan.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Salwa Road furniture store closed for false advertising ARABIA

Salwa Road furniture store closed for false advertising

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) has announced a two-week administrative closure of a furniture store, located on Salwa Road for charging prices contrary to what was advertised.

4:45 AM November 25 2016