Cyber Agencies Directory · Middle East

Qatar: Cybercrime & Cybersecurity Agencies

In Qatar, cybercrime against people goes to the police cybercrime unit, and technical incidents go to the national CERT.

Police cybercrime unit

Economic and Cyber Crimes Department

Part of: General Directorate of Criminal Investigation, Ministry of Interior

Official website

National CERT / cybersecurity authority

National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), incl. Q-CERT

Part of: Prime Minister's supervision (Amiri Decree No. 1 of 2021)

Official website

Notes

The official MOI page lists the Metrash2 app, hotline 66815757 and cccc@moi.gov.qa as reporting channels; the sheet's 'Cybercrime Combating Center' name differs from the MOI page title.

Lost money? Call your bank first

The bank can often stop a transfer if it hears from you quickly. See the official fraud lines in how to report bank fraud in Qatar.

Step-by-step guide

Lost money or were scammed? Read How to Report Cybercrime in Qatar (and Get Your Money Back).

Names and links were checked against official government or FIRST/ITU sources. Agencies are renamed and reorganised often, so check the official site before relying on it. See all countries in the cyber agencies directory.