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Must-have apps in Qatar to access key government services

Published: 18 May 2026 - 07:46 pm | Last Updated: 18 May 2026 - 09:06 pm
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Seren Akbari | The Peninsula Online

Doha, Qatar: As part of Qatar’s ongoing efforts to enhance digital government services, Qatar is expanding digital platforms as a means of accessing essential services through various ministries.

These applications allow citizens and residents to access services via smartphone, reducing the need for in-person visits.

These initiatives include Metrash, Hukoomi, and Lbaih, providing users with services ranging from official government documentation to various other service inquiries.

Below is a list of applications available for accessing essential government services across the country.

Metrash – Ministry of Interior

Metrash is the official mobile application developed by the Ministry of Interior, providing residents and citizens access to more than 440 government services through a single digital platform.

From allowing users to manage residency permits, visa applications, Qatar ID services, traffic violations, vehicle registration, driving license renewals, to requesting official documents without visiting service centers, this app is a one-stop solution for all MOI-related services.

Recent updates introduced a redesigned interface, enhanced digital security, multilingual support, and over 100 additional services aimed at improving accessibility and efficiency for users across Qatar.

One of its most recent updates includes the introduction of the ‘Other Vehicle Violations’ feature, allowing users to pay traffic fines on behalf of family members and friends directly through the app.

The app is available on Google Play and App Store

Hukoomi – Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

Hukoomi is the official online information and e-government portal for the State of Qatar developed by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.

The platform is a centralized portal for government services and brings together several national entities, reducing the need to visit ministries in person. These services include license renewals, health services and visa inquiries.

The app is available on Google Play and App Store

Oun – Ministry of Municipality

Oun is the official mobile application developed by the Ministry of Municipality to provide municipal services through a digital platform. The application allows users to submit complaints and requests related to public cleanliness, pest control, abandoned vehicles, and maintenance issues. This application even allows users to book tickets to Ministry-maintained parks such as Al Khor Park, Panda House, and Barzan Olympic Park

The app is available on Google Play and App Store

Maarif – Ministry of Education

Maarif is a digital education platform designed to streamline academic communication between students, parents, and schools in Qatar. The app serves as a platform for educational updates, accessing school announcements, tracking academic progress, viewing schedules, and staying informed about important academic events in real time.

The app is available on Google Play  and App Store

Mzadat – Supreme Judiciary Council

Mzadat is the official digital auction platform for judicial auctions in Qatar.

The app allows users to bid on vehicles, jewelry, scrap materials, real estate and other assets offered through auctions conducted by the Supreme Judicial Court and Public Prosecution

The app can be downloaded on Google Play and App Store

SAK – Ministry of Justice

SAK is a digital platform in Qatar that provides users with access to legal and official document services. It is designed to simplify administrative procedures by allowing individuals and businesses to request, view and manage certified documents through the designated platform.

The app can be downloaded from Google Play and App Store

Darb – Ministry of Transport

DARB is a digital platform developed by Qatar’s Ministry of Transport that provides road users with transport-related services, traffic information, maritime transactions, and real-time travel updates across the country. The app allows users to access route planning tools, live traffic conditions, congestion alerts, and navigation support to help commuters move more efficiently throughout Qatar.

The app can be downloaded from Google Play and App Store

Qatar Rail – Ministry of Transport

Qatar Rail, which also falls under the Ministry of Transport, provides metro and rail information, journey planning, station updates and service alerts for the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram.

The app can be downloaded from Google Play and App Store

Qatar Post – Postal Service

Qatar Post is the national postal service in Qatar, offering a digital app that helps users manage mail and delivery services. Through the platform, users can track shipments, locate post offices and smart lockers, manage P.O. boxes, and receive delivery updates in real time. The app also allows access to basic postal services such as shipping requests and rate calculations, making mail services more accessible and efficient.

The app can be downloaded from Google Play and App Store

Al Nadeeb – General Authority of Customs

Customs clearance procedures can be simplified and accelerated through this app.

It enables individuals and businesses to submit declarations, track shipments, and complete import and export processes online, reducing the need for manual paperwork.

The app can be downloaded from Google Play and App Store

Lbaih – Hamad Medical Corporation

HMC’s Lbaih app provides access to healthcare services, where patients can book consultations, emergency follow-ups, surgical appointments, and diagnostic services such as lab tests and imaging (X-rays, MRI, CT scans).

The app also allows users to view prescriptions, test results ,and discharge summaries.

The app can be downloaded on Google Play and App Store

Nar’aakom – Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC)

Nar’aakom app allows patients to medicine appointments and schedule services. Users can also access vaccination appointments and track referrals to specialized care.

Citizens and residents can simply access and benefit from the app’s services by downloading it on Google Play and App Store

Kahramaa – Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation

Kahramaa’s app allows users to manage electricity and water accounts, pay bills, report outages, submit meter readings, and request new service connections or disconnections. It also provides consumption tracking and service notifications.

The app can be downloaded from Google Play and App Store

MOFA – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The MOFA app provides access to consular services such as visa applications, document authentications, embassy services and tracking of requests related to travel or diplomatic documentation for Qatar citizens.

The app can be downloaded from Google Play and App Store

AWQAF – Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs

The Awqaf app offers administrative services such as mosque information, prayer times, donation services and requests related to Islamic affairs, including marriage officiating services and religious guidance resources.

The app can be downloaded on Google Play and App Store

Qatar Central Bank

The QCB app provides financial regulation updates, banking sector information, consumer protection guidelines and currency-related information.

The app can be downloaded through the App Store

Qatar Calendar House

This app provides astronomical data including prayer time calculations, moon sighting updates, Islamic calendar references, and national timing-related information used for religious and public calendar cooperation.

The app can be downloaded on Google Play and App Store

Ashghal 360

Ashghal’s digital services allow users to track infrastructure projects, submit complaints regarding roads or drainage, report issues in public facilities, and follow updates on construction and maintenance works across Qatar.

The app can be downloaded on Google Play and App Store