According to Art. 2 of Law No. 6 of 1987, when the quantity of national products is insufficient to fully satisfy the requirements of government agencies for a particular product, the agencies shall procure the remaining quantities from products of national origin, and only thereafter from foreign products.
For the purposes of this provision, national products refer to goods produced within the State of Qatar and recognised as national or local products under Qatari law. Products of national origin are defined as goods in which the value added through production in a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member state constitutes at least 40% of the final value upon completion of production, and where at least 51% of the ownership of the producing facility is held by GCC citizens, as certified by a certificate of origin.

According to Art. 108 bis (1) of the Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 16 of 2019, in tenders valued at less than QAR 5,000,000 (approx. USD 1.37 million), the contracting government entity may restrict participation to micro, small, or medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) that are duly classified by the competent ministry.
Additionally, pursuant to the same article, in tenders valued below QAR 1,000,000 (approx. USD 275,000), national micro-sized enterprises are exempted from the requirement to provide tender and performance bonds.

According to Art. 33 of the Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 16 of 2019, tender conditions and draft contracts concluded with non-Qatari companies for the provision of services within Qatar (excluding consultancy services) must include a clause requiring such companies to rely on local markets for no less than 30% of the total contract value. This requirement applies without affecting the technical conditions and specifications upon which the contract was awarded. The stipulated percentage encompasses expenditures on raw materials, locally manufactured products, and services provided by local companies in the performance of the contract.

According to Art. 2 of Law No. 6 of 1987, in tenders, national products are granted a 10% price preference over similar foreign products and a 5% price preference over similar products of national origin. In cases where a national product is not available, products of national origin are afforded a 10% price preference over comparable foreign products.
For the purposes of this provision, national products refer to goods produced within the State of Qatar and recognised as national or local products under Qatari law. Products of national origin are defined as goods in which the value added through production in a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member state constitutes at least 40% of the final value upon completion of production, and where at least 51% of the ownership of the producing facility is held by GCC citizens, as certified by a certificate of origin.

Qatar is not a party to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA).

According to Art. 2 of Law No. 1 of 2019 on Regulating Non-Qatari Capital Investment in Economic Activity, non-Qatari investors may invest in all economic sectors, with capital ownership of up to 100%, in accordance with the Minister of Commerce and Industry Decision No. 44 of 2020 issuing the Executive Regulations of the Law. Although the legislation specifies certain sectors excluded from foreign participation - such as banking and insurance, commercial agencies, and any other activities determined by a decision of the Council of Ministers - none of these restrictions are directly relevant to digital trade.

The State of Palestine lacks a comprehensive framework for consumer protection that applies to online transactions.

The State of Palestine has not signed the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts.

The State of Palestine has not adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Commerce. Nonetheless, electronic commerce is regulated under Decree-Law No. 15 of 2017 AD on Electronic Transactions and the Electronic Transactions and Trust Services Law of 2024.

The State of Palestine has not adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Signatures. Nonetheless, electronic signatures are regulated under Decree-Law No. 15 of 2017 AD on Electronic Transactions and the Electronic Transactions and Trust Services Law of 2024.

According to Art. 39 of Decree No. 10 of 2018 on Cybercrime, investigative and enforcement authorities that detect hosted websites (inside or outside the State) disseminating content deemed to threaten national security, public order or public morals may request the Attorney General’s authorisation to block such websites or specific links. The court must decide on the request on the same day it is submitted, and any blocking order may not exceed six months, unless renewed in accordance with the same procedure.
It is reported that the Cybercrime Law provides for substantial fines and lengthy prison terms for broadly defined offences, including the publication or dissemination of material considered critical of the State, disruptive of public order or national unity, or harmful to family and religious values. Art. 39 of the Law has reportedly been applied in practice to order the blocking of news and media outlets, including 59 media sites and social media pages such as Shehab News Agency, Quds Network, Ultra Palestine, Arab 48, PalAbroad and Al-Majd, some of which operate primarily via Facebook rather than dedicated websites. It remains unclear whether these websites and social media pages are still blocked in the country.

The Palestinian Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology (MTIT) administers a licensing regime for the provision of networks and telecommunications services, as well as for certain communications-related professions. The former covers licences for services such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP), value-added services (VAS), and the management and maintenance of telecommunications services and information networks. The latter includes a licensing requirement for operating Internet cafés. Information on applicable fees, guarantees, application procedures, and licensed service providers is published on the MTIT’s official website.

According to Art. 8 of the Instructions No. 1 of 2017 for Telecommunications Equipment Obtaining Type Approval, all telecommunications equipment submitted for type approval for the purpose of import or entry into the country must be new. Therefore, as type approval cannot be granted for used or refurbished equipment, this equipment cannot be imported into the country.

According to information published by the Investment Promotion and Industrial Estate Agency, Palestinian and foreign entities must obtain a trade authorisation before engaging in import activities. The Foreign Trade Dealing Registration operates as a one-time authorisation to conduct cross-border trade, covering both imports and exports. Applications are submitted to the Ministry of National Economy, which, upon approval, issues an authorisation valid for trade with both Palestine and Israel. Additionally, the Palestinian system applies the Israeli import regime, which might result in additional import licences based on the Israeli Tariff Book.

According to Art. 23 of Decree-Law No. 37 of 2021 on Communications and Information Technology, the entry or import of any communications equipment or terminal equipment into the country is prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the competent authority, except where the equipment is imported for personal use. The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority is required to issue instructions setting out the conditions and procedures for importing, manufacturing, using and trading in such communications and terminal equipment.
Information on the applicable fees and the application procedure, as well as a list of companies licensed to import telecommunications equipment is available on the official website of the Palestinian Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology (MTIT).