Ration Card Fees Waived for Seniors, Retirees, and More in Qatar
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MOCI scraps charges to ease the load on citizens who need it most.
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Big news if you or your family rely on ration cards — the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) just announced that several groups in Qatar will no longer have to pay fees for issuing or replacing them.
Who Gets the Exemption?
Under Decision No. (22) of 2025, signed by Minister H.E. Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, these groups are covered:
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People with disabilities
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Social security beneficiaries
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Citizens aged 60 and above
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Retirees
What’s Covered?
The exemption means no more fees for:
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Issuing a new ration card
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Replacing a lost one
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Fixing a damaged one
Basically, all the card-related admin that used to cost money is now free for eligible groups.
أعلنت وزارة التجارة والصناعة عن صدور قرار سعادة الشيخ فيصل بن ثاني بن فيصل آل ثاني، وزير التجارة والصناعة، رقم (22) لسنة 2025، القاضي بإعفاء بعض الفئات من الرسوم المقررة على إصدار أو بدل فاقد أو تالف للبطاقة التموينية.#التجارة_والصناعة pic.twitter.com/zVsPnNDa8P
— وزارة التجارة والصناعة (@MOCIQatar) September 8, 2025
When Does It Start?
The decision kicks in the day after its publication in the Official Gazette — so the relief is coming fast.
Why It Matters
MOCI says the move is part of efforts to ease financial burdens and give extra support to groups that need it most, making daily life a little lighter.