Mubasher, 9 October 2024: Qatar’s Council of Ministers has approved a comprehensive Water Law and new regulations for the protection of industrial designs and models.

The Water Law aims to ensure water security, conserve water resources, protect them from depletion or pollution, enhance the efficiency of water services and their usage, maintain water quality standards, and ensure proper maintenance and operation of water facilities.

The law was drafted by the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) and will now be referred to the Shura Council for further deliberation.

Additionally, the Council approved the executive regulations for Qatar Law No. 10/2020; on the protection of designs and industrial models.

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