1.1.1 Origins of the Network Neutrality Guidelines

The Communication Regulatory Authority (CRA) is an independent regulatory authority in the State of Qatar. It was established in 2014 by virtue of the Qatar Emiri Decision No. 42/2014.

The CRA is responsible for regulating the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, the postal sector and access to Digital Media and spectrum. In so doing, the CRA aims to establish and develop a sustainable and competitive telecommunications market to ensure the provision of innovative, advanced, and reliable telecommunications services in the State of Qatar. The Government of Qatar has launched the Qatar National Vision 2030.*^[1] This aims to enable Qatar to become an advanced society capable of sustaining its development and providing a high standard of living for its people. The ICT sector is seen as a key enabler in achieving the national development objectives set out within this vision.