The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) is the Communications Regulator in the state of Qatar established by virtue of Emiri Decree (42) in 2014. The CRA regulates the Telecommunications and Information Technology sector, Postal sector and access to digital media.
The newly established independent Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) will continue to ensure that individuals, businesses, and government have access to a broad range of innovative and reasonably priced communications services. Qatar’s move to an independent regulatory authority puts it in line with regulatory agencies in the region and around the globe.
The CRA uses its full range of regulatory powers to ensure that competition in the communications sector thrives and consumer rights are protected.
An Emiri decree gives CRA mandate to: