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Qatar Domains Registry (QDR)

What is Qatar Domains Registry?

The Qatar Domains Registry (QDR) is the official authority managing Qatar’s country-code top-level domains, including .qa and its Arabic equivalent .قطر.

Established in 2011 under the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), QDR is a national registry created by the Qatari government to ensure sovereign control over domain name registrations. It was not founded by individuals but directly by state decision. The registry manages a growing number of domain names, supporting Qatar’s digital development by offering secure, locally governed domain services.

Registration requirements for .QA domains

The second-level .QA extension is generally open to registrants worldwide and is registered through accredited registrars. In practice, the registrar may still ask for basic verification, such as an ID for individuals or company details for organizations, depending on its compliance process.

If you are not registering a plain .QA name but a structured third-level option such as .COM.QA or .NET.QA, the rules can be stricter and may require specific eligibility documents linked to Qatar, such as a local trade license, a Qatar-registered trademark, or sector-based eligibility depending on the category.

Pricing varies a lot by registrar and by what is included, but a typical retail range for .QA is roughly 30 to 120 EUR per year before taxes.

Contact info for the Qatar Domains Registry

cra.gov.qa/en/Services/Domains

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