{
  "id": 3337682,
  "title": "Qatar Photography Center, QCAA organise session on drones law",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/qatar-photography-center-qcaa-organise-session-on-drones-law",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T19:18:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/25/08/2026/qatar-photography-center-qcaa-organise-session-on-drones-law"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 25, the Qatar Photography Center, under the Ministry of Culture, collaborated with the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) to hold an introductory session on Law No. 10 of 2026 regarding unmanned aircraft (drones). The event took place at the center's headquarters in the Cultural Village Foundation - Katara.\n\nAttendees were briefed on licensing and registration requirements, operating procedures, and the duties and obligations of drone users, with the aim of increasing awareness of the legislation governing the sector. The session fostered the safe and responsible use of these technologies in Qatar.\n\nNayef Al Jaber, Director of the Air Safety Department at the QCAA, presented the objectives of the law and its key regulatory provisions. He emphasized that the legal framework for drones is designed to keep pace with rapid sector developments, ensuring their use adheres to approved regulations and standards.\n\nLaw No. 10 of 2026 seeks to balance the growth of the drone sector and investment promotion with safeguarding public security, privacy, airspace, and property. The law establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework, including definitions, licensing systems, mandatory drone registration, and operating regulations. It also outlines the rights, duties, and responsibilities of individuals, companies, and relevant entities, along with penalties for violations.\n\nThe session reviewed the law's scope and implementation steps. Organized by the Qatar Photography Center and QCAA, the event reflects their commitment to raising awareness of the legislation and regulations governing drone use, familiarizing participants with applicable legal requirements, and promoting safe and responsible use of drone technology in Qatar.",
  "summary": "<p>/Culture/Qatar<br /> Doha, August 25 (QNA) - The Qatar Photography Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, in cooperation with the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), organised an introductory session today on Law No. 10 of 2026 concerning unmanned aircraft (drones). The session was held at the center's headquarters at the Cultural Village Foundation - Katara.</p> <p>During the…",
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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."
}