• How to apply for licenses through the electronic services website

  By selecting the required service and entering its link using the national authentication account for Qataris or the smart card for both residents and QatarisAnd choosing the company for which a license is to be obtained



• How can I obtain appropriate services?

  If you know exactly what you are looking for, continue searching and type the service name in the search bar at the top of the page. If you have ambiguities about what you are looking for, you can use the advanced search feature or browse the services provided for each category.



• How long does it take to complete orders?

  Depending on the type of service, the Ministry of Culture provides a notification service by sending a text message or by e-mail for the service applicant to follow up on the submitted request



• What documents are usually required?

  The documents required vary from one service to another, and it is preferable to read the instructions for each service before starting to submit the application



• Do I need to register as a user on Hukoomi?

  Yes, there must be an account for the user on Hukoomi to benefit from the services provided by the Ministry of Culture through the electronic portal and the mobile application, in order to be able to log in through the national authentication portal.



• How can I log in using the smart card?

  Logging in is done by using a smart card reader, then choosing the type of user, individual or company



• Can a resident obtain licenses?

  Only a Qatari citizen can and a resident can apply for a license if there is a Qatari partner



• Can a Qatari citizen under the age of 21 obtain a license?

  A Qatari citizen under the age of 21 cannot obtain a license but he can be a partner for Qatari citizen who is over 21 years old



• Is it possible to apply for a license or any procedure from outside Qatar?

  The e-services portal of the Ministry of Culture and Sports works only within the borders of the State of Qatar



• Can I apply for a license to use a mobile phone?

  The Ministry of Culture application can be used to apply for a license, but only for Qataris



• What is the period for applying for a license renewal?

  The duration of the license is one year from the date of its issuance. A renewal application can be submitted one month before the end of the license and within 60 days of the license’s end



• What happens to the license 60 days after the license expires?

  60 days after the end of the license, the license cannot be renewed. Only a new application is submitted for re-issuance with the same first-time issuance fee in the licenses for the Department of Publications and Artistic Works.



• Can the license be renewed for more than one year?

  The license cannot be renewed for more than one year



• Can the license be assigned?

  This can be done through data amendment procedures by registering the data of the new partners, and this is done during the validity of the license and through the current partner



• Can the printing activity be practiced by licensing advertising?

  The advertisement and advertisement license does not include a permit for a printing press, and a separate license can be obtained for the printing press



• Is it possible to practice the activity of producing video clips and films with an advertisement permit?

  No video clips can be produced with the advertisement license



• What is the difference between small printing press and large printing press?

  The small press is used for printing brochures and books and the large press is for large newspapers and magazines



• What study is required to be attached to an application to obtain a new license to manage publications and artistic works?

  A summary of the description of the business that the license applicant will practice must be attached in order to identify the conformity of the business to the required license, as it is possible that the business needs an additional license or does not fit the required license, in addition to identifying the license applicant’s experience in the required license field



• Can an activity be added to already existing companies?

  It is possible to request the addition of an activity for already existing companies, provided that the activities are compatible with the license required to be added.



• After obtaining the approval and before paying the fees, can the application be canceled?

  In the event of approval and before paying the fees, the application can be withdrawn and the fees not paid, and the application becomes canceled



• Can fees be refunded after obtaining the license and unwillingness to practice the activity?

  The paid fees are not refundable after obtaining the approval and paying the fees. They are not refundable and cannot be replaced by another license



• Can the license be canceled?

  A request to cancel the license can be submitted to the competent department from current license and submit cancel request and in case of other reason you can send e-mail By sending a letter approved by the company requesting the cancellation of the activity in the name of the Director of the Publications and Artistic Works Department for the licenses issued by the Publications and Artistic Works Department to the following e-mail pp@moc.gov.qa As for the licenses issued by the Culture and Arts Department, this is done by sending a letter in the name of the Department's Director to the following e-mail ca@moc.gov.qa



• How to pay the fees?

  After completing all procedures and approval of the competent department, the status of the application will be approved and pending payment of fees At the end of the request a button appears in the name of Fee Payment After pressing it, the bank’s payment gateway will open, which requests the credit card’s data to pay the fees. You must ensure that there is sufficient balance for the required fees and make sure that the type of card is a deferred credit card (this can be confirmed by reviewing the bank Source For the card)



• How to print the license and the payment receipt?

  After paying the fees due, a button appears at the end of the application page to print the license and print the receipt for payment. The license is printed and the procedures are completed with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to extract and renew the commercial register



• How can I communicate with the Department of Publications and Artistic Works?

  There is no need to contact the Department of Publications and Artistic Works. You can obtain all electronic services through the e-services website, and in all cases you can communicate with all departments of the ministry by calling the Ministry of Culture exchange 8000002 or the government communication portal at 109



• Is it possible to apply for the license and pay online via mobile?

  The application is made through the mobile application of the Ministry of Culture
  Android link
  IPhone link



• What are the licensing procedures for holding concerts and artistic events?

  A license to hold events is granted only to companies that have a license to practice the activity of preparing and organizing concerts and public artistic events issued by the Culture and Arts Department of the Ministry of Culture A request for a license to organize an art show or an artistic event is submitted through the electronic services portal at the Ministry of Culture, and all the concert data, the band and its members' data, as well as the expected number of attendees, the location and timing of the ceremony or event, are submitted with compliance with the requirements in the issued license and the organizing laws after obtaining Approval. The prescribed fees are paid according to the type of event or ceremony and the license is printed. After printing the license, go to the General Guard Department at the Ministry of Interior to complete the procedures



• What are the conditions for holding concerts and artistic events?

  The application must be submitted at least two weeks before the appointment - The application must be submitted through companies that obtain a license only - The dates announced for the event must be adhered to - The general rules of society must be adhered to and the contradiction with prevailing norms



• How Much License Fees

  Activities subject to Law No. (8) of 1979 regarding printing and publishing: 1- Daily newspaper (newspaper) License 4000 riyals Renewal 4000 riyals 2- Weekly newspaper (newspaper) License 4000 riyals Renewal 4000 riyals 3- Magazine (weekly) License 4000 riyals Renewal 4000 riyals 4- Magazine (semi-monthly) License 4000 riyals Renewal 4000 riyals 5- Magazine (monthly) License 4000 riyals Renewal 4000 riyals 6- Magazine (quarterly) License 4000 riyals Renewal 4000 riyals 7- Magazine (annual) License 4000 riyals Renewal 4000 riyals 8- Large printing press License 2500 riyals Renewal 2500 riyals 9- Small printing press (a machine for printing cards, cards, etc.) License 2500 riyals Renewal 2500 riyals 10- Publishing House License 1500 riyals Renewal 1500 riyals 11- Bulletins, guides, and promotional and media brochures 200 riyals for each issue 12-Import, export and distribution of printed materials License 1500 riyals Renewal 1500 riyals 13-Sale of printed materials License 1500 riyals Renewal 1500 riyals 14-Media services offices License 1500 riyals Renewal 1500 riyals 15-Issuing an electronic newspaper License 4000 riyals Renewal 4000 riyals 16-Operation and management of cinemas License 25000 riyals Renewal 25000 riyals A fee of (100 riyals) is due for the press card of media institutions, and for each update or change to the license data or issuance of a replacement for a damaged one
  Minister of Culture Decision No. (6) of 2024 determining fees for services provided by the Ministry of Culture