Qatar: Government Approves 2027 Draft Budget and Refers It to Shura Council
The Qatari Cabinet approved a draft law adopting the general budget for 2027 and referred it to the Shura Council, while also approving regulations for homeowners' associations and three memorandums of understanding.
During its weekly meeting on October 21, 2026, the Qatari Cabinet approved a draft law adopting the state's general budget for the year 2027 and referred it to the Shura Council.
The Cabinet also approved a draft decision issuing the executive regulations for Law No. 11 of 2026 concerning homeowners' associations.
Furthermore, it endorsed three memorandums of understanding, including one for energy cooperation between Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
The draft budget completes its legislative pathway in the Shura Council after its approval by the government, while the executive regulations lay down operational rules for homeowners' associations governing co-owned properties.
What do these terms mean?
General Budget: An annual plan for state revenues and expenditures, defining spending priorities and funding sources.
Shura Council: A legislative council in Qatar that reviews draft laws and provides recommendations on them.
Homeowners' Associations: Entities that organize the management of co-owned real estate among several owners and share their expenses.
Executive Regulations: Detailed texts clarifying how a law is implemented on the ground.
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