Qatar ends remote work, offices to reopen across government sector

The Council of Ministers Secretariat General has announced that government employees in Qatar will resume work from offices starting Tuesday, March 24, 2026, with normal operations returning across ministries, government entities, and public institutions.

The decision follows earlier precautionary measures, including remote work arrangements for 70% of the workforce across all sectors, implemented to ensure outdoor safety during the geopolitical crisis. 

Authorities confirmed that the return to offices will take place in accordance with applicable regulations and approved safety procedures.

In a related press release, the Ministry of Interior Qatar emphasized the importance of continuing to follow preventive measures and safety guidelines across all entities even after returning to workplaces.

"In light of the statement issued by the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers regarding the return to work, and with reference to the press release previously issued by the Ministry of Interior on 8 March 2026, the Ministry emphasises the importance of continuing to adhere to approved preventive measures and safety instructions across all entities." 

The ministry stated that adherence to approved preventive measures and safety instructions remains essential to safeguard the safety of employees and visitors and to ensure the efficient and safe continuity of operations. "This contributes to safeguarding the safety of employees and visitors and to ensuring the efficient and safe continuity of operations. The Ministry stresses the necessity of complying with directives issued by the competent authorities, including adherence to workplace safety guidelines, ensuring the readiness of emergency exits, evacuation routes, and assembly points, and following all instructions issued by the relevant authorities." 

Authorities also stressed the importance of complying with directives issued by relevant authorities, including workplace safety guidelines, ensuring the readiness of emergency exits, evacuation routes, and assembly points, and following all official instructions. "The Ministry of Interior also calls on all entities to continue raising awareness among employees and visitors regarding approved preventive guidelines and to ensure their effective implementation, thereby promoting a safe working environment and enhancing readiness to respond to any developments."

The ministry further called on all entities to continue raising awareness among employees and visitors regarding approved preventive guidelines and to ensure their effective implementation to promote a safe working environment and enhance readiness to respond to any developments.

Officials also urged organisations to review the approved guidelines manual and adhere to the instructions provided, while encouraging entities to remain prepared and maintain workplace safety standards as normal operations resume across the country.

A separate notification regarding remote work arrangements for the private sector is expected to be issued by the Ministry of Labour Qatar.