Apple, this law has been introduced over a year ago but there is only one thing.
I was told that the law is already there, but there is no office where you can actually go and make the formal registration and pay all the fees. Therefore, it is all blocked for that reason.

http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=local_news&mon...

Yes, it happens that people buy in locals name, and there is a way to make it legal, even while taking a mortgage.

However, for now, as an expat, you can buy in The Pearl, Lusail, Zig Zag, etc.

If you're looking for a problem, you're probably gonna find one.