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

Doha: Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced that Shisha services may be offered in open spaces of tourist areas.
Based on the Cabinet decision today 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.