In order to complement the decisions and actions previously taken curb the spread of COVID-19, H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior chaired the cabinet meeting and announced the closure of all shops and suspension of all commercial activities on Friday and Saturday of every week, with the exception of food supply stores, pharmacies and restaurants that provide delivery services, until further notice.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry shall determine the other necessary activities exempt from this decision, and that until a further notice. The Council called on citizens and residents to stay in their homes and not go out except in cases of necessity.