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  "id": 12881771,
  "title": "Ministry introduces new requirements for driving schools in Qatar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/ministry-introduces-new-requirements-for-driving-schools-in-qatar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T13:18:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/08/10/2026/ministry-introduces-new-requirements-for-driving-schools-in-qatar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has implemented new regulations for driving schools in Qatar, aiming to safeguard consumer rights and oversee the delivery of driving training services. The rules stem from Consumer Protection Law No. 8 of 2008 and pertain to both driving schools and individuals seeking such services.\n\nDriving schools are prohibited from collecting any fees from customers without a precise, written agreement outlining the specific services to be rendered. This contract must also explicitly mention the commencement date of the training. Moreover, customers must be able to obtain their permit number issued by the General Directorate of Traffic through this contract.\n\nThe driving schools have been granted a one-month grace period from the notification date to align their practices with the new requirements. If they fail to do so within this timeframe, the MoCI will launch field inspection campaigns to verify compliance and enforce penalties for violations.\n\nConsumers have the option to report any breaches by reaching out to the ministry's call center at 16001 or utilizing the ministry's social media platforms.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in coordination with the relevant authorities, has introduced a set of requirements governing the contractual relationship between driving schools and customers to protect consumer rights and regulate the provision of driving training services.</p> <p>The requirements are based on Consumer Protection Law No. 8 of 2008 and apply to…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}