Qatar proposes law to regulate social professions

At a glance

• The Qatari Cabinet has approved a draft law to regulate social professions and establish a comprehensive legislative framework.
• The proposed legislation aims to enhance governance, transparency, and professional standards across the sector.
• It introduces licensing requirements for individuals and institutions practising social professions.
• The framework provides for regulatory oversight by the relevant ministry to monitor compliance and enforce standards.
• Quality assurance measures and alignment with national development goals are intended to strengthen accountability and social sustainability.

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The Qatari Cabinet has approved a draft law regulating social professions, aiming to establish a comprehensive legislative framework that enhances governance, transparency, and professional standards in the sector.

The draft law seeks to introduce licensing and oversight mechanisms for practitioners in social professions. 

The legislation will look to set:

• Licensing requirements for individuals and institutions engaged in social professions.
• Regulatory oversight by the relevant ministry to monitor compliance and enforce standards.
• Quality assurance mechanisms to safeguard service delivery and promote accountability.

Alignment with national development goals, reinforcing social sustainability and professional integrity.