Qatar Distribution Company

The Qatar Distribution Company (QDC) is a state-owned company that is the sole importer, distributor, and retailer of alcohol and pork products in Qatar. It also issues permits to hotels, clubs, and restaurants in the country so they can sell liquor to their customers.

QDC was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Doha. It has two retail stores, one in Umm Al Jefairat and one in West Bay Hotel Park. License holders are required to book a QDC appointment online before visiting the retail store.

To be eligible for a QDC permit, individuals must be non-GCC citizens, over the age of 21, and earning a basic salary of at least QAR 3,000 per month. Applicants working in Qatar on a multi-entry visa or other type of business visa may also apply if they meet certain criteria.

QDC offers a wide variety of alcoholic beverages and pork products, including beer, wine, spirits, and cured meats. It also sells a variety of other products, such as snacks, candy, and tobacco.

QDC is a responsible retailer and takes steps to ensure that its products are only sold to adults who are legally permitted to purchase them. It also has a number of policies in place to prevent underage drinking and drunk driving.

Here are some of the key facts about QDC:

• Founded in 1982
• Sole importer, distributor, and retailer of alcohol and pork products in Qatar
• Issues permits to hotels, clubs, and restaurants so they can sell liquor to their customers
• Two retail stores in Doha
• Online appointment system for license holders
• Wide variety of alcoholic beverages and pork products
• Responsible retailer with policies in place to prevent underage drinking and drunk driving

Source & Image Credit: www.qdc.com.qa