{
  "id": 19153002,
  "title": "Businesses in Qatar can now display QR codes in place of printed licence extracts: Ministry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/businesses-in-qatar-can-now-display-qr-codes-in-place-of-printed",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T12:21:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/09/11/2026/businesses-in-qatar-can-now-display-qr-codes-in-place-of-printed-licence-extracts-ministry"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Qatar, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has introduced a new initiative allowing businesses to replace printed commercial licence extracts with Quick Response (QR) codes. This digital alternative will offer a streamlined and efficient way for customers and regulatory bodies to access essential establishment details and licensing information.\n\nTo acquire a QR code, businesses can register through the Single Window platform available at http://sw.gov.qa. The code must be prominently displayed at official locations. The QR code provides immediate access to current and accurate information, simplifying the verification process for both companies and consumers.\n\nThis technology-driven approach benefits a broad range of stakeholders, including business owners, investors, regulatory authorities, and the general public. The initiative underscores Qatar's commitment to embracing modern technologies to enhance operational efficiency and transparency in commercial activities.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced that business owners can now display a Quick Response (QR) code instead of a printed commercial licence extract.&nbsp;</p> <p>This will provide quick and easy access to establishment details and licensing information through a simple scan of the code.</p> <p>The Ministry said the QR codes can be obtained through the Single Window…",
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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."
}