News summary (not the full original article)

AGIP’s 26 October 2026 report describes revised QDR rules announced on 21 October and applied through a new domain registry from 22 October.

The reported changes include a five-day initial grace period for eligibility checks, with full refunds for deletions during that window, and automatic renewal for existing domains. Eligibility must be confirmed before changes such as DNS updates. A domain that fails the requirements must be deleted by the registrar and then enters a 30-day redemption stage.

For .qa and قطر. domains, businesses need a valid Qatari trade licence or commercial registration, or a matching registered Qatari trademark. Individuals need a valid Qatar identity card or residence permit. Consult the original report for the complete account and requirements.

Source：Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property (AGIP)；2026-10-26；https://www.agip.com/News/en/news/23624