Qatar’s Cabinet has approved the draft state budget for 2027 and referred it to the Shura Council for review. The decision was made during the weekly Cabinet meeting on 21 October 2026, alongside new cooperation agreements with Saudi Arabia, Belgium and Egypt.
The meeting also covered new rules for owners’ associations and Qatar’s growing international partnerships.
What Did Qatar’s Cabinet Approve?
The Cabinet approved a draft law adopting Qatar’s general budget for the 2027 financial year. The draft will now go to the Shura Council as part of the approval process.
The government has not announced the budget’s total value, spending plans or expected revenue in the statement provided.
New Qatar Agreements With Saudi Arabia, Belgium and Egypt
The Cabinet approved three draft memorandums of understanding:
- Saudi Arabia: Cooperation in the energy sector.
- Belgium: Police cooperation between Qatar’s Ministry of Interior and the Belgian Federal Police.
- Egypt: A city partnership between Doha Municipality and Cairo Governorate.
These agreements aim to strengthen cooperation across energy, security and local administration.
New Rules for Property Owners in Qatar
The Cabinet also approved a draft decision setting out the implementing regulations for Law No. 11 of 2026 on owners’ associations.
Prepared by the Ministry of Municipality with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority, the regulations are intended to establish the procedures and controls needed to apply the law.
Qatar-France Relations and Other International Meetings
The Cabinet welcomed the outcomes of French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Qatar and his talks with the Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. Discussions covered economic ties, investment, security, defence and regional developments.
The Cabinet also welcomed the outcomes of the Qatar-Singapore High-Level Joint Committee meeting and the Amir’s participation in the CICA summit in Azerbaijan, where he held meetings with the presidents of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.
The Cabinet reviewed additional reports on road safety, Oman Climate Week and the United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.
Source: Qatar News Agency (QNA).
