What is considered cultural property in Qatar
Antiquities are monuments of various civilizations, ruins of past generations and movable or immovable finds related to art, science, ethics, morality, everyday life and public events or otherwise related to a history of at least forty years of artistic or historical value.
What sanctions are there?
The export of antiquities is strictly prohibited. However, movable antiquities may be exported under a decision of the Board of Trustees of the Qatar Museum Authority (QMA) if the export does not affect the archaeological or artistic heritage of Qatar. Qatar also provides for import controls on cultural assets in accordance with Article 29
What sanctions are there?
In case of violations of the export ban or excavation prohibitions, a prison sentence of up to three years and/or a fine of up to 10,000 riyals may be imposed.
