
Qatar: Cabinet Approves Amendments to Hayya Platform for Visitor Entry
The Peninsula, 14 May 2025: The Qatari Cabinet has approved a draft decision amending provisions of Qatar Cabinet Decision No. 12/2024 concerning the Hayya Platform.
This amendment aims to broaden the platform’s mandate to attract individuals with distinguished residencies, including investors, property owners, entrepreneurs, and talents in technology, science, creativity, sports, culture, and the arts.
It impacts the procedures for managing visitor entry to Qatar, facilitating smoother entry and residence processes for these targeted groups. By expanding the committee’s mandate, the amendment seeks to enhance Qatar’s attractiveness as a destination for investment and skilled talent, aligning with the country’s broader economic and cultural goals.
The legal changes ensure that the Hayya Platform can efficiently manage and streamline entry procedures for the specified groups.
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