Doha: In line with developments and to complement the previous decisions and measures taken by Qatar to preserve the safety and health of citizens and residents and limit the spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19), Ministry of Commerce and Industry reiterated its decision to impose restrictions on contractors and event planners to prepare and organize weddings and events.
In its announcement, it stated weddings and events organizers shall comply with the precautionary and preventive measures set by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Interior, as they must apply the following guidelines:
- Postponing or canceling indoor weddings, halls, and outdoor spaces until further notice, with the exception of weddings held in homes or Majlis.
- The presence of the invitees is limited to family members of the husband and wife, in the presence of no more than 10 people in closed places (home or majlis) and 20 people in open places in the house.
- All individuals and parties involved in preparing and organizing weddings must obtain a pre-approval to hold a wedding ceremony through (Metrash2) application.
- Not allowing employees and invitees to enter except after verifying the color of the health status indicated in Ehteraz app, and only holders of the green code are allowed entry.
- Checking and measuring the temperature of all employees and invitees, and allowing entry only for individuals whose temperature is less than 38 degrees Celsius.
- The necessary and clear controls, procedures and precautionary measures must be adhered to organize the arrival of the invitees, as well as to ensure that these procedures are implemented during the duration of the ceremony.
The Ministry stated that this decision is subject to amendment and updating according to developments in this regard and any violation of the provisions of this decision makes the perpetrators to legal procedures and accountability.
It also called upon all citizens and residents to obtain information from correct sources, and follow the official pages of the Ministry to see the latest news and developments.
