Qatar mandates regular online price updates in push for market transparency
11 Nov 2025, 10:10 am
Businesses and retailers operating in Qatar are now required to regularly update their prices via the country’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s (MoCI) online portal.
The new directive, issued on 26 October, is grounded in Law No. 12 of 1972 on compulsory pricing and profit margins. It requires commercial, industrial and public establishments inacross Qatar to submit accurate and timely data on the prices of goods and services, in a move that Sarah Khasawneh of Pinsent Masons said reinforced the state’s commitment to consumer protection and market transparency.
“This initiative is part of Qatar’s broader digital transformation strategy, which aims to modernise regulatory frameworks and enhance data-driven governance,” she said. “By mandating online price registration, MoCI is not only reinforcing transparency but also laying the groundwork for a more data-driven and accountable commercial environment,” she said.
“Companies, particularly in the retail and manufacturing sectors, will need to adapt internal compliance protocols to ensure timely and accurate reporting. It’s also a signal to international investors that Qatar is serious about digital governance and consumer protection.”
“Businesses should treat this as an opportunity to enhance operational credibility in the Qatari market.”
The directive is expected to have a ripple effect across sectors, prompting companies to reassess their pricing strategies and compliance workflows, Khasawneh said. It also aligns with Qatar’s efforts to attract foreign investment by demonstrating regulatory maturity and a commitment to fair market practices.
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