The Regulatory Sandbox Guidelines document outlines an operational framework for implementing a regulatory sandbox in Qatar, aligned with the Digital Agenda 2030 and NDS3. It aims to enable safe experimentation with emerging technologies across various sectors, providing guidelines for regulators in setting up and managing sandbox environments. The document also supports innovators throughout the sandbox lifecycle.
Key requirements
- Entities should undertake preliminary steps to ensure they can successfully embrace the new regulatory tools before launching a regulatory sandbox.
- Entities should be ready to begin planning after completing readiness assessments.
- Concisely define the overall objective and outcome of the regulatory experimentation process during the Design Phase.
- Launch the experimentation process with clear interaction rules between regulators, innovators and stakeholders during the Implementation Phase.
Applies to: Regulatory entities, line ministries, public entities exploring new digital technologies, firms, start-ups, SMEs engaging with regulators, and external experts in Qatar.