Law No. 3 of 2007 on the exploitation of natural resources.

The purpose of this Law, consisting of 27 articles, is to provide for concession rights to exploit state-owned natural resources (with the exception of petrol, soil, sand, mare material and its substances that are used in activities of construction, road construction and filling). It establishes that exploitation rights shall be granted through a decision issued by the Minister and approved by the Council of Ministers and royalties shall only be granted for a limited period. All the rights on the oil belong to Qatar Petroleum, while licenses to explore, transport or exploit soil, sand, mare materials and its substances that are used in building construction, road construction and filling shall be granted by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture. The Law specifies conditions and fees for obtaining royalties or mining rights, exploration permits or licenses and discovery certificates.