Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi has affirmed that the country’s institutions have demonstrated a high level of readiness and their ability to deal efficiently with regional developments and exceptional circumstances as part of efforts to strengthen the national resilience framework.
Speaking during the Cabinet’s media briefing held on Tuesday, the Minister said government entities continued providing their services without interruption despite the regional developments and exceptional circumstances, supported by flexible operational plans and advanced digital infrastructure.
He reviewed the Cabinet’s key achievements, decisions and government legislation during the period from October 2025 until now, and outlined several future plans the Cabinet is working on, all aimed at developing government performance for the benefit of society.
Al Mohannadi stressed that the Cabinet’s decisions during this period reflect an integrated approach based on developing legislation, modernising the economy, enhancing quality of life, building a cohesive society, protecting the environment and accelerating the pace of national transformation in support of comprehensive development, strengthening the country’s readiness to keep pace with developments, and achieving a tangible impact on government performance and services provided to the public.
He affirmed that the Cabinet will continue during the next phase to complete the prescribed legislative process for innovative draft laws in preparation for their issuance and entry into force, while completing the executive tools and follow-up mechanisms required for their implementation.
The Minister explained that the period from October until today witnessed more than 120 decisions, draft laws and qualitative initiatives covering various development sectors, including 22 draft laws approved by the Shura Council, of which nine laws have so far been issued during 2026, all in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030.
Responding to journalists’ questions, Al Mohannadi explained that the government’s artificial intelligence initiatives are numerous but not fragmented, as they all stem from a single overarching plan encompassing all government entities.
With regard to digital transformation in general and the use of AI tools and projects in particular, these initiatives are based on the Qatar Digital Agenda 2030 and the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, he noted.
He underscored the close attention and continuous follow-up this matter receives from Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, in his capacity as Chairman of the Smart Government and Digital Excellence Steering Committee.
The Cabinet is pursuing three main tracks with regard to AI: the first track focuses on the direct delivery of government services, exemplified by the Ministry of Municipality’s use of AI in issuing building permits, he said. The second track concerns Decision Support Systems, such as the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers’ “Smart Legislative Advisor” programme, developed in cooperation with the National Planning Council.
He added that the new legislative framework is keeping pace with AI applications and uses, noting that several laws have recently been enacted which support the application and use of AI, most notably the law on unmanned aircraft (drones).
Responding to a question about investment in Qatar, the Minister said that there are numerous relevant measures, including both individual and integrated incentive packages, designed to attract investment to Qatar.
These are complemented by advanced economic legislation, which is being developed through consultations with the private sector and investors, as well as efforts to expedite the resolution of disputes and court cases, a modern infrastructure, a high quality of life, an advanced digital infrastructure, the country’s stability, and long-term planning, the Minister said.
Speaking about Qatar’s real estate sector, he noted that the sector has experienced significant growth and development, adding that the decisions and legislation issued in recent years have made it necessary for the regulatory framework governing the sector to evolve accordingly.
They did not come to address any particular issue, he added, rather to keep pace with the sector’s development. The legislation addresses three key areas: The first concerns investors and developers, including amendments to the real estate development law and the real estate brokerage law. The second concerns landlords and tenants, including amendments to the property leasing law and the draft law on owners’ association.
The third concerns the state itself through the state property law, with His Excellency hoping that it represents a qualitative shift in the management of state-owned properties and their utilisation in the public interest.
Regarding the Amiri Decision regulating the preparation of legislation, the Minister explained that the current legislative drafting process is governed by Decision No. (33) of 2000 on the Procedures for the Preparation of Legislation.
He noted that Qatar, the region, and the world have undergone profound changes since 2000. Numerous developments have taken place between 2000 and 2026, he said, including the promulgation of the Constitution, the launch of the Qatar National Vision 2030, the first, second, and third National Development Strategies.
These, along with significant advances in digital transformation, the enactment of many fundamental laws, and the continued evolution of the state’s administrative apparatus, he added. These developments make it necessary to review the procedures governing the preparation and drafting of government legislation.
He pointed out that the new legislative framework marks a shift from a reactive, needs-based approach to lawmaking toward one based on forward planning. This means legislation that is aligned with approved national strategies and reflects the country’s priorities.
The new framework introduces a significant change in the methodology for legislative impact assessment, including both ex-ante assessments conducted before legislation is enacted and ex-post assessments to measure its impact after implementation, the Minister said.
