CRA launches updated Qatar Domains Registry policies
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has announced the launch of the updated Qatar Domains Registry policies, which came into effect on October 22, 2026, alongside the launch of the new domain registry system.</p> <p>The policies aim to enhance the security and reliability of Qatar’s national domain names, streamline registration and management procedures, and…
Doha, Qatar: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has introduced updated policies for the Qatar Domains Registry, effective October 22, 2026, in conjunction with the launch of the new domain registry system. These policies aim to bolster security, simplify registration and management, and provide greater clarity for Qatar's citizens, businesses, and government entities.
Significant changes include extending the maximum registration period for domain names from five to ten years, offering users greater flexibility in managing their domains. The policies also outline procedures for registration, renewal, transfer, and recovery, clarify the rights and responsibilities of domain holders, and enhance the protection of registration information.
Moreover, these updates introduce clearer eligibility requirements to curb domain name misuse, identity impersonation, and phishing attempts. Ali Al Suwaidi, Director of Technical Affairs at CRA, stated that the objective is to create a safer digital environment for individuals and businesses while streamlining the management of national domain names.
The updates are also instrumental in bolstering the sustainability of Qatar's Internet infrastructure and fostering the expansion of the country's digital economy, aligning with the goals of the Digital Agenda 2030 and Qatar National Vision 2030.
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