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On 4 March 2026, Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) issued Ministerial Decision No. (25) of 2026 (Decision), establishing a regulatory framework (Framework) for conducting commercial activities through electronic platforms that do not require a physical premises in Qatar. The Decision was published in the Official Gazette on 15 March 2026 and entered into force on 16 March 2026.

On 5 October 2025, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani enacted Law No. (22) of 2025 concerning Persons with Disabilities (the “Law”)— a landmark step toward strengthening social inclusion and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities in Qatar.