• Nov 4, 2015
    Arsel is the Communications Regulatory Authority’s mobile app to empower telecommunications consumers in Qatar. The app was specifically developed by CRA’s Consumer Affairs Department as an additional tool for consumers to provide their feedback about telecommunication services in Qatar directly to CRA
  • Nov 4, 2015
    The Communications Regulatory Authority has led an open and public telecoms liberalization effort in Qatar, earlier as part of the Ministry of Information & Communications Technology and now as an independent regulatory body.
  • Nov 4, 2015
    Any Local or International Manufacturer, Licensed Operator, Authorized Importer, Local dealer, or Persons (individuals or companies) in Qatar wishing to import Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment(RTTE) for their own use (i.e. not for marketing/commercial purposes) can apply for type approval. A type approval certificate is granted if the equipment complies with the standards recognized by CRA.
  • Nov 4, 2015
    We take consumer rights protection seriously and continually make efforts to guard you against marketplace abuses and anti-competitive conduct.When you approach us, we will investigate your complaint and promptly work to resolve them.
  • Nov 4, 2015
    Qatar Domains Registry is a department of the Communications Regulatory Authority that manages all the Qatar-specific domains. Qatar is among the first countries in the world to be able to offer domain names in Arabic ( قطر.) representing Qatar’s Arabic language online identity.
  • Nov 4, 2015
    Communications Regulatory Authority issues customs clearance certificate after inspection for clearing the radio and telecommunications equipment imported by telecom service providers, radio communication users, companies and individuals from the Customs Authority.
  • Nov 4, 2015
    The Communications Regulatory Authority is authorized to grant the necessary approvals for - import of telecommunications equipment, dealings in telecommunication equipment, telecommunication construction activities, selling of GSM phones, or to open and operate Internet Café.

Lodge a Complaint

We take consumer rights protection seriously and continually make efforts to guard consumers against marketplace abuses and anti-competitive conduct. The service providers are under obligation to resolve any valid issues consumers may face. However, consumers can freely approach CRA if they are unable to reach an acceptable solution to their complaint.
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Import Authorization Licenses

Commercially registered companies in Qatar who want to import and deal in Radio and telecommunication terminals including GSM phones are required to have Import Authorization License from Communications Regulatory Authority.
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Apply for Customs Clearance

The Communications Regulatory Authority issues customs clearance certificates to import telecommunications equipment for any radio communication equipment as well as the telecom terminal equipment imported by telecom service providers, radio communication users, companies and individuals. This clearance certificate is required for any clearance from the Customs Authority.
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Download CRA’s Mobile App

Arsel is the Communications Regulatory Authority’s mobile app, specially developed as an additional tool for consumers to provide their feedback about telecommunication services in Qatar directly to CRA. The data collected through the app will help CRA to work with the service providers to improve the quality of services in the country.
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Register Your Domain Name

Qatar Domains Registry is a department of the Communications Regulatory Authority that manages all the Qatar-specific domains. Qatar is among the first countries in the world to be able to offer domain names in Arabic ( قطر.) representing Qatar’s Arabic language online identity. For more information and to register your domain visit www.domains.qa.
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Apply for Type Approval

The Communications Regulatory Authority manages approval of new models of radio communications equipment and/or telecom terminal equipment. Any Local or International Manufacturer, Licensed Operator, Authorized Importer, Local dealer, or Persons (individuals or companies) in Qatar wishing to import RTTE for their own use (i.e. not for marketing/commercial purposes) can apply for type approval. If the equipment complies with the applicable technical standards recognized by CRA a type approval certificate is issued.
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