GCO organises training workshop on the State Emblem Law

The program brought together 30 design and visual identity leads and specialists from 22 government and semi-government entities

The Government Communications Office (GCO) organised a specialised training workshop on the state emblem of Qatar, in line with Law No. (2) of 2025 on the State Emblem, and following HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar’s ratification of Cabinet Decision No. (19) of 2025 on the state emblem’s usage guide. The workshop aims to promote unified national implementation of the state emblem and ensure compliance with the approved standards across all government and semi-government entities.

The workshop, held on 23–24 November, gathered 30 design and visual identity leads and specialists representing 22 government and semi-government entities. Participants reviewed the correct application mechanisms of the emblem and discussed ways to reinforce adherence to the approved national standards, contributing to developing design and visual production skills and ensuring consistency in the use of the national emblem across various platforms and materials.

On this occasion, Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, Director of the GCO, said: “Organising this workshop reflects our shared responsibility to strengthen the State’s official visual identity and ensure the accurate and unified implementation of the State Emblem Law across government and semi-government entities. The emblem is a powerful representation of our national identity and a symbol of the State of Qatar’s development journey.”

He added: “Design leads and specialists play a pivotal role in elevating the quality of visual outputs across government and semi-government entities by correctly using the state emblem and adhering to the approved technical standards. This workshop aims to provide them with practical guidance and design assets to ensure consistent and unified use of the national visual identity. We remain committed to offering advisory support, resources and training to ensure full compliance with unified standards that reflect the state emblem and Qatar’s visual identity.”

The workshop addressed the latest updates relating to the national visual identity and explored the regulatory framework of the State Emblem Law and its implementation across entities. It highlighted the role of design leads and specialists in government and semi-government institutions in overseeing correct emblem application and ensuring adherence to unified usage standards across all platforms, strengthening institutional practices and promoting consistency.

The GCO’s government brand team delivered a comprehensive overview of the technical specifications detailed in the Emblem Usage Manual, reiterating the key role of design leads and specialists in promoting a shared culture of compliance with the national visual identity and the unified application of the emblem across all entities as a national symbol of Qatar.

This workshop is part of a series of ongoing training and workshops organised by the GCO to build the national capabilities of professionals working in the fields of media and communication in government and semi-government entities and highlight the State’s initiatives and achievements in all fields.

Law No. (2) of 2025 on the State Emblem regulates emblem usage, protects it from misuse, and ensures its unified application based on clear and approved standards that preserve its symbolic significance as one of the core elements of Qatar’s national identity. The law also defines the procedures for approving emblem use across government and semi-government entities, as well as the requirements for its placement on official printed and digital materials. It further sets out penalties for any unauthorised use, as stipulated in the Law and the Emblem Usage Manual.