Heavy fine, jail term await violators Tribune News NetworkDohaNot displaying prices in Arabic for goods and services sold in Qatar is a punishable offence that may land violators in jail for up to two years or set them back by thousands of riyals in fines, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has said. The ministry urged all those who carry out commercial activities in Qatar to clearly and prominently display the list of prices of goods and services in Arabic, with the possibility of including other languages, when these goods and services are marketed or offered to avoid legal accountability. Commercial facilities, retail outlets, online platforms and social media sites that facilitates sale of goods and services are covered under this law.Punishment includes imprisonment for a period not exceeding two years, and a fine of no less than QR3,000, and no more than QR 1 million, or either of the two.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry also notes that owners of commercial establishments, sales outlets, virtual platforms, and home licenses holders must obtain the necessary qualitative licenses to promote the sale of goods and services by means of reduced prices, prize draws, gift distribution, or promotion of special offers. This is in order not to expose themselves to penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry also notes that owners of commercial establishments, sales outlets, virtual platforms, and home licenses holders must obtain the necessary qualitative licenses to promote the sale of goods and services by means of reduced prices, prize draws, gift distribution, or promotion of special offers. This is in order not to expose themselves to penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment