SMS Country regulations and restrictions

Qatar

Available countries

As with other Middle Eastern territories, Qatar has fairly strict messaging regulations, and it’s important to abide by these in order to get your messages delivered. Familiarize yourself with the regulations at the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology.

We recommend working with a sales advisor to ensure compliance with all SMS regulations. Get in touch now and set up your messaging program with the help of our experts.

Restriction Description
DND exists No
Time restrictions

Yes

  • Messages are only allowed between 8 AM - 9 PM
International vs local split No
Local traffic N/A
International traffic N/A
General content restrictions Messages containing violence, hate speech, racism, abuse and adult content are not allowed.      
Content registration required No
Opt-out instructions required ---
Sender ID regulations Pre-registration required
Sender ID registration offered by Clickatell Limited availability
Sender ID documentation required Yes
Country supports MNP Yes

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