{
  "id": 16971434,
  "title": "Qatar to launch electronic testing for sweetened drinks on Nov 1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/qatar-to-launch-electronic-testing-for-sweetened-drinks-on-nov-1",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-28T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Qatar Tribune Business",
    "slug": "qatar-tribune-business",
    "url": "https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/261498/business/qatar-to-launch-electronic-testing-for-sweetened-drinks-on-nov-1"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The General Tax Authority (GTA) in Qatar will begin accepting electronic certificates of analysis for sweetened drinks from November 1, 2026. This change will streamline the registration process for taxpayers through the Dhareeba platform, integrating directly with accredited laboratories. Taxpayers will submit a product registration application online, then provide a sample to a lab for testing. Once approved, the testing data and certificate will automatically be transmitted to the Dhareeba platform, bypassing manual procedures. This electronic integration aims to expedite application processing, minimize paperwork, and improve data accuracy. It also marks the expansion of Qatar's excise tax on sweetened drinks, reflecting efforts to enhance digital services, automate registration, and optimize the taxpayer experience.",
  "summary": "QNADoha The General Tax Authority (GTA) has announced that certificates of analysis required to register sweetened drinks will be accepted electronically through the Dhareeba platf...",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}