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Ooredoo Customer Care Number Qatar: Call, WhatsApp and Live Chat

The official Ooredoo Qatar numbers for Ooredoo lines, other networks and overseas callers, how obot on WhatsApp and live chat works, where to find branches, and when to escalate to the CRA.

By QatarViaPublished 11 min read
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Quick Answer

The Ooredoo customer care number in Qatar is 111 from an Ooredoo line. From another Qatar operator, call +974 4420 0700, and from overseas, +974 4438 0000. Ooredoo's official WhatsApp is +974 4414 1111 and its customer service email is customer.service@ooredoo.qa. WhatsApp, app and website chat start with obot, an AI assistant Ooredoo describes as available 24/7; Ooredoo does not publish human-agent hours.

  1. On an Ooredoo mobile, dial 111.
  2. From another network in Qatar, call +974 4420 0700.
  3. From abroad, call +974 4438 0000, or use WhatsApp over Wi-Fi.
  4. For chat, message +974 4414 1111 on WhatsApp or open Chat & Help in the Ooredoo App.
  5. Use the official Ooredoo store locator to find a branch, and confirm services before visiting.
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On this page
  1. Ooredoo Qatar contact options at a glance
  2. How to call Ooredoo customer care
  3. Ooredoo Qatar WhatsApp support
  4. Live chat through the website and Ooredoo App
  5. Ooredoo customer service email
  6. Ooredoo branches and shops in Qatar
  7. Which support channel fits your problem?
  8. Business support and Ooredoo Money are separate
  9. What to do if you cannot reach support
  10. How to escalate an unresolved Ooredoo complaint
  11. Final word

The main Ooredoo customer care number in Qatar is 111 from an Ooredoo line. If you are using another operator in Qatar, Ooredoo lists +974 4420 0700, and from overseas it lists +974 4438 0000. All three appear on the Ooredoo Qatar homepage contact panel, alongside the email address customer.service@ooredoo.qa. For chat, Ooredoo's assistant obot answers on WhatsApp at +974 4414 1111, in the Ooredoo App and on the website. This guide explains which channel suits which problem, what Ooredoo actually promises about availability, and how to take an unresolved complaint to the regulator.

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Ooredoo Qatar contact options at a glance

Each row is attributed to the official page where it was found. Where that page gives no hours or charges, the table says so rather than guessing.

ChannelOfficial contactWho it servesPublished availabilityImportant restriction
Call center111Ooredoo Qatar consumer customers calling from an Ooredoo lineListed under the homepage heading "Always available for you 24X7"A short local code; call charges are not stated on the checked page
Calling from another operator in Qatar+974 4420 0700Callers in Qatar on a non-Ooredoo mobile or landlineSame homepage panelCharges depend on your own operator
Calling from overseas+974 4438 0000Callers outside QatarSame homepage panelOoredoo's Data SIM roaming help calls it a free number for roaming customers; charges from a foreign line depend on that operator
WhatsApp (obot)+974 4414 1111Consumer customersobot described as 24/7 on the Ooredoo obot pageFirst replies come from an AI assistant; human-agent hours are not stated
App and website chat (obot)Chat & Help section of the Ooredoo App, or the chat on ooredoo.qaConsumer customersobot described as 24/7Same as WhatsApp
Emailcustomer.service@ooredoo.qaConsumer customersNot stated on the checked official pageNo response time published
Shops and self-service machinesOoredoo store locatorWalk-in customersCheck each location in the locatorServices vary by location
Business customers800 8000, or +974 4420 0800 from abroadOoredoo business accountsBusiness page says 24x7 access to 800 8000Not for personal lines
Ooredoo Money wallet4015 7777Ooredoo Money usersNot stated on the checked official pageWallet issues only

The homepage also lists 180 as Directory Assistance. That is a number-lookup service, not customer care.

How to call Ooredoo customer care

From an Ooredoo Qatar mobile

Hala prepaid and Shahry postpaid customers dial 111. The eShop footer and the Ooredoo Qatar homepage contact panel both list 111 as the call support number, so there is no need to add +974 or a leading zero. Ooredoo does not publish the call charge for 111 on the pages we checked, so we do not describe it as free.

  1. Call from the Ooredoo number the problem is about if you can. It helps the agent find the right account.
  2. Follow the voice prompts. Ooredoo does not publish its menu options, and they can change, so listen rather than relying on button sequences copied from other websites.
  3. Expect identity checks before anyone discusses account details or makes changes. The exact questions are set by Ooredoo and may vary.
  4. Write down any reference or complaint number before the call ends.
A person holding a smartphone with the phone dial pad open on screen, in black and white
Have the affected Ooredoo number ready before you dial. Illustrative photo. Photo: Dejan Krsmanovic, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

From Vodafone Qatar or a landline

111 is listed for calls from an Ooredoo line. For other networks, Ooredoo's homepage lists +974 4420 0700 for "Other operators in Qatar". Some websites publish different numbers for this situation; we did not find them on Ooredoo's current pages and have left them out. Your own operator's rates apply.

From outside Qatar

Ooredoo lists +974 4438 0000 as its overseas number. On its Data SIM roaming help, Ooredoo tells roaming customers whose connection is not working to use WhatsApp or call this number, which it describes as free. That statement is made in a roaming context. If you call from a foreign SIM or a hotel phone, your provider's international rates may apply.

If your Ooredoo line has no service abroad, WhatsApp over Wi-Fi is often the practical option, because it does not depend on the mobile network.

Ooredoo Qatar WhatsApp support

The current official WhatsApp number is +974 4414 1111. The Ooredoo obot page links to this number and says obot "is available on Whatsapp at 44141111". The eShop shows the same number.

  • Expect an automated first response. obot is Ooredoo's AI assistant. Ooredoo says it gives "Instant, 24/7 Assistance" and can help with plan details and service management.
  • Human help. Ooredoo adds that "our team of experts is always available should you need any support", but it does not publish human-agent hours or explain exactly how a chat is handed over. If obot cannot solve your problem, ask in the chat for further help.
  • Ignore old numbers. A 2019 Ooredoo press release launched WhatsApp support on 4414 4414, open 7am to 10pm. Some websites still repeat that number or those hours. Current Ooredoo pages use 4414 1111.
Close-up of the green WhatsApp app icon on a smartphone home screen
Ooredoo's official WhatsApp is +974 4414 1111; save it from Ooredoo's own page. Illustration: Yuri Samoilov, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Ooredoo Money warns that it will never ask for your mPIN, OTP or account information over WhatsApp or phone. Apply the same caution to any chat: never share passwords, one-time codes, card PINs or full card numbers. If identity verification is needed, follow the steps Ooredoo gives you within its own app or chat, and only on a conversation you started with the official number.

Live chat through the website and Ooredoo App

According to the obot page, you can chat with obot:

  • In the Ooredoo App, through the Chat & Help section.
  • On the Ooredoo website, using the chat option.
  • On WhatsApp, using 4414 1111.
A woman standing by a window typing a message on her smartphone
App and WhatsApp chat start with Ooredoo's obot assistant. Illustrative photo. Photo: Kristin Hardwick, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The obot page does not say whether you must log in first. The eShop also displays "Live Support We are available 24/7", but it does not say which team that covers or whether a person is always available. Treat the 24/7 wording as applying to obot, not as a promise that a human agent will answer at any hour.

Many account questions do not need an agent at all. You can check your Ooredoo data and credit balance with *129# or the app's Data Bubble.

Ooredoo customer service email

The consumer email address shown on the Ooredoo homepage and eShop is customer.service@ooredoo.qa. Ooredoo does not publish an email response time. Email works best for issues that need a written record, such as a billing dispute. Before you dispute a charge, you can view the bill itself as described in our Ooredoo bill payment guide. A useful message includes:

  • The affected Ooredoo service number or account number.
  • A short description of the problem.
  • The date and time it started.
  • Any existing complaint or ticket number.
  • Receipts or screenshots, with card numbers and other unnecessary personal details hidden.
  • The outcome you are asking for, such as a refund of a specific charge.

Do not attach a QID or passport scan unless Ooredoo specifically asks for it through its official process.

Ooredoo branches and shops in Qatar

Use the official Ooredoo store locator to find a branch. It is the locator linked from Ooredoo's own website and shows Ooredoo stores and self-service machines on a map of Qatar.

  1. Open the store locator and zoom into your area of Qatar.
  2. Select a location to see its details, including any opening hours it shows.
  3. Check whether it is a full Ooredoo shop or a self-service machine. A machine is not a staffed counter.
  4. If you need a specific service, such as a SIM replacement or a transfer of ownership, call 111 before you go and confirm that the branch handles it and what documents to bring.

Not every location offers every service. Ooredoo's Business page, for example, says only some shops have Business Service Desks: the Airport Road, Al Sadd, Salwa, City Center and Wakra branches. Authorized dealers who sell Ooredoo recharge cards or SIMs are separate businesses and may not be able to make account changes.

We have not listed individual branch hours, because we could not verify them for each location. Hours often differ on Fridays, during Ramadan and on public holidays, and a shop inside a mall does not necessarily keep the mall's hours. Check the locator on the day you plan to visit. For what Ooredoo, mall directories and map listings say about specific outlets such as Al Sadd and Villaggio, see our guide to Ooredoo branches in Qatar.

Which support channel fits your problem?

These suggestions are based on what each channel is officially described as handling, not on response-speed claims.

IssueSuggested channelWhat to prepare
Recharge not showingCheck balance with *129# first, then WhatsApp or 111Recharge receipt or voucher, time of payment
Unexpected chargesApp chat or 111, then email for a written recordBill or SMS showing the charge, dates
No signal or mobile data in QatarRestart the phone, then 111Location, time it started, device model
No service while roamingWhatsApp over Wi-Fi, or +974 4438 0000Country, network you are connected to
Lost or stolen SIMCall 111 promptly to ask for the line to be suspendedService number, any ID Ooredoo requests
SIM or eSIM replacementCall 111 or check in the app, then visit a confirmed branch if neededOriginal QID or passport, as Ooredoo directs
Home internet fault111 or app chatAccount number, router lights, when the fault began
Cancellation or ownership change111 to confirm the process, then a confirmed branchAccount holder's ID, final bill if relevant
eShop order problemWhatsApp, 111 or emailOrder number and delivery details
Ooredoo Money transactionOoredoo Money hotline 4015 7777Transaction reference, date and amount
Business accountBusiness Customer Care 800 8000Business account number, request number

If a SIM stops working without explanation, contact Ooredoo straight away. Ooredoo Money notes that a SIM suddenly losing service can be a sign of SIM swap fraud.

Diagram comparing eSIM, Nano SIM, Micro SIM and Mini SIM card sizes
Physical SIM sizes and an embedded eSIM chip. Ask Ooredoo which replacement type your phone needs. Diagram: Jbond2018, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Business support and Ooredoo Money are separate

Business customers have their own team. The Ooredoo Business page lists Business Customer Care on 800 8000 (or +974 4420 0800 from outside Qatar), the email 8008000@ooredoo.qa, a Customer Care WhatsApp on +974 4444 8880, and a Sales WhatsApp on +974 4444 6000.

Ooredoo Money, the mobile wallet, has its own hotline. The Ooredoo Money website lists 4015 7777, including for reporting fraud or suspicious activity. Use it for wallet transfers and payments, not for mobile or internet faults. Our Ooredoo Money guide covers the wallet's registration, fees and fraud warnings.

What to do if you cannot reach support

  1. Check you are using the right number for where you are: 111 on an Ooredoo line, +974 4420 0700 from another Qatar operator, +974 4438 0000 from abroad.
  2. Try another official channel, such as WhatsApp, app chat or email.
  3. Sign in to the Ooredoo App. Some requests may need you to be logged in to the right number.
  4. Save screenshots of chats and note every reference number you are given.
  5. If the problem is not resolved, ask Ooredoo to register a formal complaint and give you its complaint reference number. You will need it for any escalation.
  6. For tasks that need identification, visit a branch you have confirmed offers that service.

Be wary of anyone offering a "direct line" to Ooredoo agents, a fee to speed up your case, or a code that skips the queue. Use only numbers published on Ooredoo's own websites.

How to escalate an unresolved Ooredoo complaint

If Ooredoo does not resolve your complaint, Qatar's Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) accepts complaints against telecom providers. Under the CRA Telecommunications Complaints Process, you can complain to the CRA when:

  • Your complaint is about a mobile service connection and has stayed unresolved for 48 hours.
  • Your complaint is about a fixed line service connection and has stayed unresolved for 72 hours.
  • Your complaint is not about a service connection, has stayed unresolved for 30 days and is still open.
  • You applied for a new fixed line service, it was not delivered within 10 working days of your application, and your complaint has stayed open for 48 hours with no alternative solution provided.
  • You are a customer with a disability and your complaint has stayed unresolved for 48 hours.
  • The provider refused to accept your complaint.
  • Your complaint has been closed and you are not satisfied with the solution provided.

The CRA asks for your contact number or email, the affected service number, your ID card number, the complaint reference number Ooredoo gave you, brief complaint details, and related documents such as bills, advertisements or receipts.

You can contact the CRA on hotline 103 (or +974 4406 9938 from overseas), by email at consumervoice@cra.gov.qa, through its online complaint form, through its Arsel app, or via @craqatar on social media. The CRA is the regulator, not Ooredoo, and it cannot guarantee a particular outcome.

Final word

For most problems, start with 111 on your Ooredoo line or obot on WhatsApp at 4414 1111. Keep a reference number for every contact, use the Ooredoo store locator to confirm a branch before visiting, and go to the CRA only once the right waiting period for your type of complaint has passed. For more help with phones and broadband, see our Qatar mobile and internet guides.

Contact details were checked against Ooredoo Qatar, Ooredoo Money and CRA pages on 10 October 2026. QatarVia is independent and is not affiliated with Ooredoo. Feature image: Ooredoo Tower (formerly the Qtel Tower, right) and Diplomatic Street in West Bay, Doha, photographed in 2012 by Alex Sergeev (asergeev.com), licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped and resized; the cropped version is shared under the same license. Inline images are from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown in each caption and have been cropped and resized.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ooredoo's customer care number in Qatar?

Dial 111 from an Ooredoo Qatar line. Ooredoo's homepage and eShop both list 111 as the call center number. Ooredoo does not state the call charge on those pages.

What is Ooredoo Qatar's official WhatsApp number?

+974 4414 1111. Ooredoo's obot page links to this number. The older 4414 4414 number from a 2019 press release is outdated.

Can I call Ooredoo customer care from Vodafone or a landline?

Yes. Ooredoo lists +974 4420 0700 for callers on other operators in Qatar. The short code 111 is listed for calls from an Ooredoo line.

How do I contact Ooredoo Qatar from abroad?

Call +974 4438 0000, which Ooredoo lists as its overseas number. Ooredoo's Data SIM roaming help describes it as free for roaming customers; calls from a foreign SIM may be charged by that operator. WhatsApp over Wi-Fi is another option.

Is Ooredoo customer service available 24/7?

Ooredoo describes its obot assistant on WhatsApp, the app and the website as available 24/7, and its homepage groups its hotlines under "Always available for you 24X7". It does not publish separate hours for human agents.

How do I speak to a human Ooredoo agent?

Call 111 and follow the prompts, or ask for further help in the obot chat. Ooredoo says its team of experts is available if you need support, but it does not publish a shortcut or guaranteed handover time.

What is Ooredoo Qatar's customer service email?

customer.service@ooredoo.qa, as shown on Ooredoo's homepage and eShop. Business customers use 8008000@ooredoo.qa instead.

How can I find the nearest Ooredoo branch?

Use the official Ooredoo store locator at ooredoo.qa/selfcare/#/storeLocator/en. It maps Ooredoo stores and self-service machines across Qatar and shows details for each location.

Can every Ooredoo branch replace a SIM?

Do not assume so. Services vary by location, and Ooredoo says only some shops have specialized desks such as Business Service Desks. Call 111 to confirm before you visit.

How do I escalate an unresolved Ooredoo complaint?

Get a complaint reference number from Ooredoo first. You can then go to the CRA after 48 hours for mobile connection issues, 72 hours for fixed line connection issues, or 30 days for other complaints, among other cases. Call 103 or use the CRA online complaint form.

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