Qatar: Cabinet Approves Draft Public Hygiene Law

The Peninsular, 21 December 2022: Qatar’s cabinet has approved a draft law to amend provisions of Qatar Law No.18/2017 on public hygiene to, among other things, prohibit the occupation of squares, roads, streets, lanes, alleys, sidewalks, and public parking areas with abandoned vehicles, equipment, machinery, temporary or permanent buildings, without a license from the competent municipality.

The draft law also prohibits leaving, throwing or pouring waste, or disposing of it, in places other than those specified by the competent municipality.

In the event of a violation, the municipality may remove the objects at the violator’s expense and impound their vehicle for up to three months.

Under the law, the municipality is responsible for public cleaning, including the collection, transportation, unloading and disposal of waste, although it may employ contractors to carry out the work.

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Dubai: Roadmap Targets Emission-Free Public Transport by 2050

WAM, 16 November 2022: The Dubai government has issued a roadmap setting out how the emirate intends to make public transport emission-free by 2050, in line with the UAE’s commitment to climate action. 

The roadmap is based on a set of initiatives relating to infrastructure, the circular economy and green mobility, which aims to cut nearly eight million tons of carbon dioxide emissions, the equivalent of planting 132 million trees. 

It consists of an integrated strategy to adapt to climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase the deployment of clean energy vehicles. 

The Roads and Transport Authority will also add electric and hydrogen vehicles to its fleet of public transportation buses, school transport, taxis and limousines. 

The use of clean energy will be expanded to encompass buildings and facilities and recycle waste to support the circular economy.

The move expects to lead to financial savings of AED 3bn by 2050. 

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Qatar: Registration Process for Prepaid SIM Cards Amended to Help World Cup Fans

Gulf Times, 16 November 2022: Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority has agreed with telecoms service providers to amend the registration process for getting a prepaid mobile SIM card to help fans attending the World Cup while maintaining regulatory requirements.

Fans can now apply for a SIM card online and verify their identity digitally by using the Hayya card, moving the need for them to visit mobile phone retail outlets. 

Each fan can register for two cards, as can minors under the age of 18, provided they have parental permission.

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Qatar: Conditions eased to be Uber driver during World Cup

The Peninsula, 31 October 2022: Qatar’s Ministry of Transport and the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) have announced they will relax conditions for residents who wish to register as drivers on ride-sharing apps for the duration of the World Cup. 

The move has been made to cope with an expected surge in demand during the tournament. 

The SC has confirmed that residents will not need to register with a limousine company or be designated as a ‘driver’ on their identification cards before applying to become a driver on ride-sharing apps. 

The relaxed requirements apply to drivers over 21 with a vehicle manufactured from 2017 to 2022 and a valid Qatar ID and driving license. 

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Qatar: Entry Procedures for Commercial Shipments During World Cup Announced

Alsharq, 31 October 2022: Qatar’s General Authority of Customs has outlined that commercial shipments during the World Cup will be dealt with according to their nature, and the shipment of entities approved by the Supreme Committee and FIFA will be subject to simplified statement procedures.

The new controls will be effective from 15 November to 22 December 2022. 

The Authority also confirmed that commercial traffic would resume through the Abu Samra land port from 11 PM to 6 AM.

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Qatar: Food Handlers Required to Hold Valid Health Certificates

Alsharq, 24 October 2022: The Qatari Food Safety and Environmental Health Department at the Ministry of Public Health has issued a requirement for all hotels and catering establishments to submit valid health certificates for staff handling food. The requirements apply whether staff are sponsored by the facility or contracted with external companies. 

Hotels and food suppliers must submit a list of names of food handlers and their health certificates, which must be valid until the end of the 2022 World Cup. 

Suppliers must also supply lists for food handlers who need to renew certificates, those who received a late appointment in the medical commission and those who will be provided through contracting with external companies.

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Qatar: Government Inaugurates Cloud Computing Transformation Process  

Gulf Times, 24 October 2022: Qatar’s Ministry of Labour (MoL) has held a ceremony to mark the launch of its cloud computing transformation process, part of the second phase of its digital transformation scheme. 

The MoL aims to use cloud technology to develop public services, improve business flexibility, reduce operational costs and increase productivity. 

The cloud computing transformation process is part of the Qatar National Vision 2030.

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Qatar: Hayya Card Holders Visiting Qatar May Bring Pets with Them 

Alsharq, 20 October 2022: Qatar’s Municipality Ministry has launched a new service allowing Hayya Card holders visiting the country to apply for permits to bring their pets with them. Visitors can apply online for veterinary health certificates and permission to import the animals. 

Cats and dogs must be more than seven months old and be vaccinated against rabies. 

Anyone importing large or dangerous breeds of dog as pets must also apply to the interior ministry for a permit. 

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