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Hukoomi, 10 September 2026: Qatar’s Cabinet has approved a draft decision amending provisions of the Executive Regulations for the Law Regulating Tenders and Auctions (Qatar Cabinet Decision No. 16/2019), aiming to modernise government procurement.
Prepared by the Ministry of Finance in coordination with relevant authorities, the amendments are designed to enhance efficiency and flexibility in procurement and contracting procedures. The reforms seek to balance faster implementation with procedural soundness, while reinforcing transparency and fair competition.
The draft decision also aims to strengthen the effectiveness of local value programs in government procurement, ensuring that public contracting supports national development priorities.
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