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Qdot is officially registered with the Qatar General Organization for Standardization (QGOS) under Ministerial Decree No. 363/2018.
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Qatar General Organization for Standardization (QGOS) — Registration No. RB063-25
Qdot is officially registered with QGOS under Ministerial Decree No. 363/2018. Our registration covers ISO consultancy scope for ISO 9001 (QMS), ISO 14001 (EMS), ISO 45001 (HSMS), and ISO 22000 (FSMS).
What this means for your business: you are working with a consultancy that is legally permitted to provide management system consultancy services in Qatar and whose scope has been reviewed under Qatar's national standards authority requirements.
About QGOS: The Qatar General Organization for Standardization is Qatar's national standards authority, responsible for adopting national standards, regulating conformity assessment activities, and maintaining the formal register of approved management system consultancy firms operating in Qatar.
FREE CERTIFICATE & CONSULTANT VERIFICATION FOR QATAR BUSINESSES
Not sure whether your existing ISO certificate, certification body, or consultancy route is acceptable for Qatar tenders or customer audits? Send us your details. Qdot will review whether the certificate appears to be issued through a recognised accredited route and whether the consultancy route is aligned with Qatar requirements — useful for QatarEnergy vendor registration, Ashghal submissions, MOPH approvals, Qatar Customs requirements, QFC-related due diligence, and government/private tenders.
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Why Qatar Businesses Choose Qdot for ISO Certification
Qdot is one of Qatar's established ISO certification consultancy firms, registered with QGOS to provide management system consultancy services in Qatar. We help Qatari and multinational businesses across oil and gas, EPC contracting, LNG supply chains, food manufacturing and trading, construction, hospitality, healthcare, laboratories, inspection bodies, facility management, trading, and service industries achieve properly implemented and internationally recognised ISO management systems.
Our Doha office is located in Ras Bufontas Free Zone, with consultants supporting clients across Doha, Lusail, West Bay, Industrial Area, Salwa Road, Al Rayyan, Al Wakra, Al Khor, Dukhan, Mesaieed, Ras Laffan Industrial City, Hamad Port, and other business locations across Qatar.
Important: Qdot is an ISO consultancy firm, not a certification body. We prepare your system, support implementation, conduct training, guide internal audits and management reviews, and support certification audit readiness. Certification is always issued by an independent certification body. Qdot works transparently with certification bodies operating through recognised accredited routes under the Global ACI / former IAF international recognition framework. We do not sell certificates, we do not promote certificate mills, and we do not compromise on certification integrity.
Established in 2016, Qdot has grown into a team of 19 specialists: 10 consultants with deep expertise across QHSE, oil and gas standards, food safety, information security, business continuity, social compliance, accreditation standards, training, and product registration, supported by 9 dedicated team members for project coordination, audit logistics, and client success.
What Makes Qdot Different from Other ISO Consultants in Qatar
Registered with QGOS
Under Ministerial Decree No. 363/2018, QGOS registration is an important requirement for management system consultancy in Qatar. Qdot holds Registration Certificate No. RB063-25. Working with an unregistered consultancy can expose your project to compliance and acceptance risk.
ISO 20700 Certified Management Consultancy
ISO 20700:2017 is the international standard for management consultancy services. To the best of our knowledge, Qdot is the only ISO consultancy in the GCC certified to ISO 20700:2017. This gives clients confidence that our consultancy process is structured, ethical, transparent, and client-focused.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified Ourselves
We do not only advise clients on quality management — we also maintain our own certified ISO 9001:2015 quality management system, including documented processes, internal audits, corrective actions, and continual improvement.
Accredited Certification Body Network
Qdot supports clients in selecting certification bodies that operate through recognised accredited routes — typically bodies accredited under UKAS, GAC (GCC Accreditation Center), DAkkS, EIAC, and other Global ACI members. For QatarEnergy, Ashghal, MOPH, and major buyer requirements, this route is critical.
Deep Expertise in Qatar's Priority Sectors
Qdot has experience across oil and gas (ISO 29001, API), LNG supply chains, EPC contracting, food safety, HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, Halal, perfumes and cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, laboratories, inspection bodies, and facility management.
Service Completion & Refund Commitment
If Qdot is unable to complete the agreed consultancy scope for a reason within Qdot's control, you receive a full refund. We cannot guarantee that a certification body will issue your certificate — any consultancy that promises a guaranteed certificate is engaging in malpractice.
Local Doha Presence with Regional Backbone
Qdot has a physical presence in Ras Bufontas Free Zone, Doha, supported by wider Qdot International resources across the UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, KSA, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Local accountability plus regional expertise.
Long-Term Support After Certification
Qdot supports clients through Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits, closure of nonconformities, annual surveillance audits, recertification, and continual improvement. Our aim is long-term system performance, not one-time documentation delivery. 95% of our clients stay with us long-term.
Comprehensive ISO Certification Services in Qatar
Qdot Qatar offers end-to-end consultancy across every major ISO standard, product registration scheme, and training programme your business needs.
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Management System Standards
- QHSE: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IMS
- Food & GMP: HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRC, Halal, ISO 22716
- Oil & Gas: ISO 29001, API Q1/Q2 readiness, API Monogram
- Specialist: ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 50001, ISO 41001, ISO 37001, ISO 13485
- Accreditation: ISO 17020, ISO 17025, ISO 17024
- Social: SEDEX/SMETA, WRAP, SA 8000, EcoVadis
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Product Registration & Market Access
- MOPH Registration (Qatar), SABER/SASO (KSA), ECAS/RoHS (UAE), Pre-Shipment Inspection, Product Testing
- Training Programmes
- Gap Analysis
- Internal Audit
- Risk Assessment
- ISO System Maintenance & Surveillance Support
Qdot Qatar's Niche Strength: Many consultancies focus mainly on common standards. Qdot has additional depth in ISO 29001 and API-related consultancy for oil and gas, ISO 22301, ISO 27001, ISO 50001, ISO 41001, ISO 17020, ISO 17025, SEDEX/SMETA, EcoVadis, and specialist food safety schemes — making Qdot especially suitable for Qatar's energy, infrastructure, food, logistics, and regulated service sectors.
How We Get Your Business ISO Certified: 9 Clear Steps
We follow a structured methodology refined across more than 1,000 certification projects. The purpose is to build a practical system your team can understand, implement, and maintain.
Kick-Off Meeting
We meet your team at your Doha or Qatar site, understand your business activity, define certification scope, confirm locations, identify key processes, and agree project milestones.
Planning
A detailed project plan covering timelines, responsibilities, deliverables, document requirements, training needs, and suitable certification body options.
Gap Analysis / System As-Is Study
Our consultants assess your current processes, documentation, records, site practices, and compliance expectations against the selected ISO standard and any relevant Qatar-specific requirements.
Awareness Training
We train your team on the selected standard, implementation expectations, process ownership, records, risks, and day-to-day responsibilities. Training can be delivered in English, Arabic, Hindi, or Urdu where required.
Documentation Development
We develop manuals, policies, procedures, work instructions, forms, registers, process maps, and records based on your actual business — not generic templates.
Training on the Developed System
We explain the developed system to process owners and relevant staff so the procedures, forms, and records can be used properly in day-to-day operations.
Implementation Support
We support implementation, record generation, corrective action tracking, internal audits, management review meetings, and readiness checks.
Certification Audit Support
We help you coordinate with a suitable independent accredited certification body and support your team during Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits, including nonconformity closure where applicable.
Post-Certification & Surveillance Support
We continue supporting annual surveillance audits, recertification cycles, corrective actions, system improvement, and client-specific compliance needs.
Typical Timeline in Qatar: For a small company with around 10 to 20 staff pursuing a single standard, the typical timeline is approximately 45 to 60 days, subject to cooperation, documentation availability, implementation readiness, and certification body scheduling. Larger, multi-site, or multi-standard projects — especially for QatarEnergy contractors, EPC firms, food manufacturers, laboratories, and facility management groups — may require 90 to 120 days or more depending on scope and complexity.
ISO Certification Across Every Major Industry in Qatar
Qdot has clients across Qatar's key sectors. The tables below show the most applicable standards by industry.
| Industry in Qatar | Recommended Standards / Schemes |
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| Oil & Gas — Upstream / Downstream | ISO 29001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, API Q1/Q2 readiness |
| LNG & Petrochemicals — Ras Laffan, Mesaieed | ISO 29001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 22301 |
| EPC & Construction Contractors | ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 — commonly required for Ashghal and QatarEnergy submissions |
| Food Manufacturing & Trading | ISO 22000, HACCP, FSSC 22000, BRC, Halal, MOPH-aligned food safety controls |
| Perfumes & Cosmetics | ISO 9001, ISO 22716 GMP, Halal, SEDEX/SMETA |
| Hospitality & Tourism | ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, HACCP |
| Healthcare & Medical Devices | ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, MOPH registration support |
| Banking, Finance & QFC Firms | ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 37001 |
| Logistics & Hamad Port Operators | ISO 9001, ISO 28000, C-TPAT readiness |
| Facility Management | ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 41001 |
| Inspection Bodies | ISO 17020 (accredited route) |
| Testing & Calibration Laboratories | ISO 17025 (accredited route) |
| General Trading & Services | ISO 9001 plus sector-specific standards based on tender/customer requirements |
| Specialist Standard | When It Applies in Qatar |
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| ISO 29001 | Often requested for QatarEnergy, North Field, petroleum, petrochemical, and natural gas supply-chain vendors |
| API Q1 / Q2 | Oil and gas manufacturers, service contractors, equipment suppliers, and specialist service providers |
| ISO 50001 | Energy-intensive manufacturers, utilities, industrial sites |
| Halal | Food manufacturers, food traders, restaurants, exporters, and suppliers serving halal-sensitive channels |
| FSSC 22000 / BRC | Food manufacturers supplying multinational customers, global retail chains, airlines, or export markets |
| ISO 41001 | Facility management companies serving malls, stadiums, commercial towers, and industrial sites |
| ISO 27001 | QFC firms, banks, fintechs, healthcare providers, IT companies, cloud/service providers |
| ISO 22301 | Banks, telecoms, critical infrastructure, public-sector suppliers, and high-dependency service providers |
| SEDEX / SMETA | Suppliers to European or multinational buyers requiring social compliance and ethical sourcing audits |
| SA 8000 / WRAP | Labour-intensive manufacturing, garment, textile, and export-oriented suppliers |
| ISO 37001 | Companies pursuing anti-bribery controls, tender qualification, or corporate governance improvement |
| C-TPAT | Supply chain and logistics firms with US trade exposure or international buyer requirements |
Notable Clients Across Qatar, UAE, KSA & the GCC
Qdot has earned the trust of organisations ranging from regional giants to specialist SMEs:
Qdot vs. Typical ISO Consultants in Qatar: A Transparent Comparison
| What to Look For | Qdot Qatar | Freelance / Ghost Consultant | Certificate-Mill Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered with QGOS | ✓ Cert. RB063-25 | Usually No | No / unclear |
| Physical office in Qatar | ✓ Ras Bufontas Free Zone, Doha | Often No | Often virtual only |
| ISO 20700 certified consultancy | ✓ Only one in GCC | No | No |
| ISO 9001:2015 certified organisation | ✓ | Usually No | No / unclear |
| Team strength | 19 staff: 10 specialists + 9 support | Usually 1 person | Unverifiable |
| Certification body route | ✓ Independent accredited CBs suitable for Qatar | Varies | Often weak / non-accredited |
| Oil & gas specialist capability | ✓ ISO 29001 / API-related consultancy | Rare | No |
| Service completion commitment | ✓ Full refund if Qdot cannot complete scope | Usually No | No |
| Post-certification surveillance support | ✓ | Limited | Usually No |
| Track record | 4,000+ clients, 1,000+ certifications across Qdot group | Limited | Hard to verify |
| Customised documentation | ✓ Built for your business | Often templates | Generic copies |
What Our Clients Say
Over 23 verified Google reviews from clients across Qatar, UAE, KSA and the GCC. We hold a 4.7 ★ Google rating.
"Qdot guided our team from gap analysis through Stage 2 with a methodical, hands-on approach. The documentation matched how we actually operate — not a copy-pasted template."
"We needed ISO 29001 readiness for a QatarEnergy supply chain submission. Qdot's oil & gas experience showed in every workshop. Audit went through without major findings."
"Halal training delivered on time, in plain language, and with the right level of detail for our production team. Strongly recommended for any food business in Qatar."
Free ISO Resources — Qdot Qatar Knowledge Hub
We share what we know. Our blogs, news, FAQ's, webinars, and knowledge resources are written by consultants for business owners, quality managers, HSE teams, food safety teams, and compliance professionals across Qatar and the GCC.
KNOWLEDGE HUB
Practical guides, checklists, and insights on ISO standards, certification processes, QGOS requirements, and compliance in Qatar and the GCC.
BLOG
Practical articles for Qatari business owners and quality/compliance managers. Qatar-tagged posts cover QatarEnergy vendor requirements, Ashghal, MOPH, and more.
NEWS
Updates on ISO standards, regulatory changes in Qatar and the GCC, QGOS notices, MOPH circulars, and accreditation body announcements.
WEBINARS
Free hour-long sessions on weekends covering ISO topics in depth. Open to all. Visit our website to register for upcoming webinars.
FAQ's
Answers to common questions asked by businesses in Qatar on certification cost, timelines, QGOS requirements, standard selection, and more.
GALLERY
Highlights from our trainings, certification audits, and client engagements across Qatar and the wider GCC.
Frequently Asked Questions About ISO Certification in Qatar
Yes. Qdot is officially registered with the Qatar General Organization for Standardization (QGOS) under Ministerial Decree No. 363/2018. Our registration certificate number is RB063-25, covering consultancy scope for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 22000. View our QGOS certificate →
QGOS — the Qatar General Organization for Standardization — is Qatar's national standards authority. It is responsible for adopting national standards, regulating conformity assessment activities, and maintaining the formal register of approved management system consultancy firms operating in Qatar.
ISO certification cost in Qatar depends on your company size, chosen standard, number of locations, business activity, required consultancy scope, and certification body selection. Qdot Qatar provides a transparent, no-obligation quote after understanding your scope. Request yours here.
For a small company with around 10 to 20 staff pursuing one standard, the typical timeline is 45 to 60 days, subject to cooperation and certification body scheduling. Larger, multi-site, or multi-standard projects — especially for QatarEnergy contractors or EPC firms — may take 90 to 120 days or more.
No. Qdot is an ISO consultancy firm. We help you design, implement, document, train, audit, and prepare your management system. Certification is issued only by an independent certification body, and the final certification decision remains with that body. We have no commercial relationship with any specific certification body, so our advice is always independent.
It depends on your industry, customers, tender requirements, and business goals. ISO 9001 is a common starting point. Construction and EPC firms often need ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. Food businesses may need HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRC, or Halal. Oil and gas vendors may need ISO 29001 or API-related support. Finance, IT, healthcare, and QFC firms often need ISO 27001 and ISO 22301. We'll help you decide during your free consultation.
Yes. Qdot Qatar serves Doha, Lusail, West Bay, Industrial Area, Ras Bufontas Free Zone, Al Rayyan, Al Wakra, Al Khor, Dukhan, Mesaieed, Ras Laffan Industrial City, Hamad Port, and other business locations across Qatar.
QGOS registration shows that the consultancy is operating through the recognised national standards framework for management system consultancy services in Qatar. It gives clients more confidence when preparing for tenders, customer audits, and regulatory or buyer verification, including QatarEnergy, Ashghal, and MOPH submissions.
An accredited certificate is issued by a certification body that operates through a recognised accreditation route — typically accreditation by UKAS, GAC, DAkkS, EIAC, or another Global ACI member body. Non-accredited or weakly supported certificates may create acceptance problems during tenders, customer audits, or authority reviews. Qdot guides clients toward credible and suitable certification routes only.
Qdot guarantees professional consultancy support within the agreed scope. We do not guarantee that a certification body will issue a certificate — certification decisions must remain independent. If Qdot is unable to complete the agreed consultancy scope for a reason within Qdot's control, you receive a full refund.
Yes. Qdot supports MOPH product registration in Qatar for food, beverages, cosmetics, medical devices, cleaning products, and pharmaceuticals, including documentation review, label compliance support, dossier preparation, and submission guidance where applicable.
Yes. Qdot is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and is the only ISO consultancy in the GCC certified to ISO 20700:2017 (the international standard for management consultancy services).
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