The CRA has published a comprehensive Position Paper on IoT and M2M, outlining its vision for a flexible and innovation-driven regulatory framework to support Qatar’s digital transformation and national development goals (QNV2030, NDS3, and the Digital Agenda 2030).

Key Regulatory Highlights：

1. Establishing a Light-Touch IoT Framework

• CRA proposes a simplified IoT Service Approval scheme.

• Emphasis on encouraging innovation, investment, and scalability while ensuring accountability and compliance.

2. Type Approval & Device Certification

• All IoT/M2M devices intended for use in Qatar must obtain CRA Type Approval.

• Devices used through inbound roaming are exempt only under specific conditions.

• CRA may reject non-compliant devices and reserves the right to block their operation.

3. Permanent Roaming Restrictions

• CRA will block inbound IoT devices from foreign networks after 90 days of continued use unless an agreement exists.

• Outbound roaming from Qatar is allowed for up to 30 days, with local data routing requirements.

4. Consumer Protection, Data Security & Cybersecurity

• All IoT service providers must comply with Qatar Consumer Laws and cybersecurity protocols issued by the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA).

• Clear obligations around data handling, user consent, complaint mechanisms, and provider liability.

5. Spectrum, SIM Management & Connectivity

• Provisions for SIM registration flexibility for embedded IoT use cases.

• Encouragement of IPv6 and wholesale IoT connectivity models to foster competition.

• Use of +88 numbers and long MSISDNs for large-scale M2M deployments considered.

6. Focus on Interoperability and Open Standards

• CRA emphasizes adherence to global IoT standards (e.g., ETSI, ITU, ISO).

• Promotion of open APIs, semantic interoperability, and middleware solutions to avoid vendor lock-in.

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