What is Hukoomi?
Hukoomi - Arabic for "my government" - is Qatar's centralised national e-government portal, operated under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. It serves as the single online gateway that brings together digital services, information, and links from across Qatar's government ministries and public bodies, so that residents, citizens, businesses, and visitors have one starting point for government interactions.
Rather than replacing individual ministry portals, Hukoomi acts as the directory and connector layer: it describes what each service is, who is eligible, and then routes users to the relevant ministry's own system to complete the transaction. For many users, it is the most efficient first stop when they are unsure which authority handles a particular request.
What Hukoomi is responsible for
- Service aggregation - cataloguing and linking to digital services offered by MOI, ADLSA, MOPH, MME, MOFA, and dozens of other government bodies, covering residency, health, labour, business, traffic, and more.
- Citizen and resident information - providing official guides and eligibility criteria for services in Arabic and English, reducing the need to search across individual ministry sites.
- Business services - linking businesses to trade licence applications, chamber of commerce registrations, and company setup procedures through relevant authorities.
- Open data - publishing government datasets and official statistics for public use.
- National digital identity integration - supporting Qatar's national digital identity infrastructure, allowing users to access connected services using their QID credentials.
How to use Hukoomi
- Go to www.hukoomi.gov.qa in any browser. The site is available in Arabic and English.
- Use the search bar or browse by service category - Individuals, Businesses, or Visitors - to find the service or information you need.
- Click on a service listing to read the description, eligibility criteria, required documents, and fees.
- Follow the link provided to the relevant authority's portal or app (such as Metrash2 for MOI services or the ADLSA portal for labour services) to complete the actual transaction.
- Some services are available directly through Hukoomi's integrated login using your QID. Check whether direct completion or an onward redirect is required for your specific transaction.
Hukoomi is particularly useful when you are not sure which ministry handles a specific issue. A search on the portal usually surfaces the correct authority and service page quickly. Confirm current fees and document requirements on the destination ministry's portal, as Hukoomi's listing may not always reflect the latest updates.
What expats use Hukoomi for
Expatriates in Qatar commonly use Hukoomi as a research and orientation tool: finding out which ministry is responsible for a problem they face, confirming what documents are required for a government transaction, checking public holidays or official announcements, and locating the correct portal or app for a specific service. New arrivals often start with Hukoomi to understand the structure of Qatar's government services before navigating individual ministry apps such as Metrash2 for residency or the ADLSA portal for labour matters. Businesses registering in Qatar also use Hukoomi to find the steps and authorities involved in trade licensing and company setup.