QATAR  |  Inspection
Ration violation by restaurant
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) has spotted a restaurant in Muaither area using provisions supplied as personal ration to Qataris. Such ration items are subsidised by the government and assigned only to Qataris, who receive it through their personal ration cards. These items are not also for sale in the market.  MEC inspectors discovered that the restaurant concerned was serving its customers the milk provided in the ration. Accordingly, the outlet was issued a violation report and referred to the security department concerned to initiate necessary legal procedures.


QATAR  |  Discussions
Business council to meet in Moscow
More than 15 Qatari businessmen are set to take part in the Qatari-Russian Joint Business Council which opens today in Moscow.  The Qatari delegation to the three-day event is headed by Mohamed Ahmed bin Tuwar, Qatar Chamber vice chairman. He said   the meeting assumes great importance as Qatar is set to host the FIFA 2022 World Cup and Russia the 2018 World Cup.  “Both the countries are in an excellent position to maintain a good number of joint projects and businesses that would further enhance their good economic relationships,” he added.