
March 1, 2018
A high-level delegation from the State of Qatar, headed by H.E. Mohammed Ali Al-Mannai, President of the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), is participating in the world’s largest mobile industry gathering, the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain from February 26 - March 01, under the theme: “Creating a Better Future”.
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March 1, 2018
His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar issued Law No. (17) of 2017 amending some provisions of the Telecommunications Law issued by the decree Law No. (34) of 2006.
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May 19, 2017
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) in Qatar recently concluded the first round of inspections of shops selling telecommunications devices and equipment.
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January 3, 2017
Qatar's Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) is encouraging schools to adopt a new Qatar-specific internet domain in an effort to showcase their uniqueness in the gulf.
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December 4, 2016
A sweep of routine inspections by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) found a total of 31 violations within shops selling radio and telecommunication equipment.
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October 22, 2016
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), in conjunction with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), hosted a training workshop on Oct. 11 in Qatar to help senior technical officials and law enforcement officers gain critical skills for use in investigating cybercrime.
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September 26, 2016
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) of Qatar recently released a report that said it has resolved more than 85 percent of the 877 complaints received against the country’s two telecom service providers from January to August. CRA’s Consumer Affairs Department works hand in hand with Ooredoo and Vodafone-Qatar on these issues and is working to resolve the remaining complaints.
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July 21, 2016
The Qatar Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) is urging caution when using augmented-reality apps such as Pokemon Go, Geocaching or Waze. Pokemon GO, although not available officially in Qatar, uses mapping software that allows users to catch game characters via smartphone in real-world locations.
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July 3, 2016
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) recently announced a drastic reduction in fees for VHF Radio for small ships and dual-band radio for hunting.
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June 14, 2016
Qatar's Communications Regulation Authority (CRA) highlighted the progress it has made in promoting competition and safeguarding consumer interests in Qatar in its annual report. The CRA assesses the market to determine where further measures are needed in the promotion of competition. Its report details the country’s transition to a digitally connected nation.
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