CRA unveils blockchain blueprint to boost Qatar’s digital transformation

The Blueprint outlines the regulatory framework for Blockchain-based projects in Qatar. The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has recently released the Qatar National Blockchain Blueprint, which has been jointly developed by CRA, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) and Qatar University (QU). The primary objective of this initiative is to establish an effective regulatory framework for blockchain technology, forming a strong basis for the government’s approach in this field and fostering an environment that encourages creativity and innovation. It outlines the framework for blockchain technology at a national level, identifying its fundamental elements, regulatory foundation, adoption foundation and potential for innovation and creativity. It further highlights the crucial blockchain requirements and provides a comprehensive set of recommendations to attain the desired objectives. “We are pleased to collaborate with HBKU and QU to issue the National Blockchain Blueprint for Qatar. Through the blueprint, we have set the most prominent opportunities that blockchain could bring to private and government sectors and outlined the necessities and incentives that must be provided by each sector for the technology adoption, which contributes to the development of emerging startups and pilot projects,” said Ali Al-Suwaidi, Technical Affairs Department Director at CRA. “I would like to invite all […]

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