Covid-19 and The Changing Landscape of Deal Making
It has been nearly 18 months since the onset of the pandemic and the world has already experienced far reaching implications of Covid-19. While the impact of Covid-19 has affected every country, every sector and every business, the impact has been rather brutal on some countries and especially on some sectors and businesses. For e.g. …
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WHAT ARE GREEN BONDS?
A Green Bond is a fixed-income debt instrument, like a regular bond, which is specifically earmarked for financing ‘green’ projects such as renewable energy projects, clean transportation projects, water management projects etc. It encourages sustainability and has numerous goals – from climate change mitigation to energy efficiency, and the prevention of pollution etc.[1].
Taxi, please! Has the Competition Board Chosen its Legislative Side Regarding the Liability of Facilitators?
Authors: Gönenç Gürkaynak, Esq., Harun Gündüz, Sinem Uğur and Büşra Kirişçioğlu, ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-Law
Investment and Commerce Court, the Newest Court In the State of Qatar.
Introduction: Qatar’s National Vision 2030 focuses on the holistic development of the country’s various sectors. Modernization and economic development are considered essential in order to achieve the aforementioned vision. Therefore, legislations and judicial authorities are continuously exposed to amendments and alterations that lead to development, growth and maturity.
Income Tax Regulations in The Qatari Legislations
Introduction: Individuals and entities tend to research and assess tax regulations before entering into any market, as taxation is considered an important indicator that helps in evaluating any market’s strength, stability and attractiveness.
Foreign Investment in Qatar, A Well-Organized Field in A Fast-Growing Economy.
Introduction: As Qatar is preparing to host one of the biggest events internationally- world cup 2022- and in accordance with Qatar vision 2030, enhancing foreign investment in the country is considered of high importance to the state, consequently, a set of modern legislations have been issued and enacted since 2019.
FIFA Intellectual Property Law
Introduction: As the clock is ticking, the non-stop preparations for hosting the biggest sports event in the Globe are becoming more intense in the state of Qatar. FIFA World Cup 2022 is not only the biggest sports event in the world, but is rather considered one of the biggest international events, an event that gathers …
Arabic Language, Between Protection, Violation and Obligation in the State of Qatar.
Introduction: The State of Qatar’s approach in protecting and promoting the use of Arabic language is clear; legislations obliging all governmental and non-governmental organizations to promote and protect Arabic language, in addition to hundreds of national, regional and international initiatives enhancing and supporting the use of Arabic language. In this article, the author will focus …
A brief Review of The New Mediation Law in The State of Qatar.
Introduction: In light of the continuous efforts of Qatar to be considered as one of the main attractive hubs for businesses and companies in the region, Law number (20) of 2021 on Mediation for the Settlement of Civil and Commercial Disputes was issued on the 18th of October – 2021.
ON THE LEGISLATIVE EXTENSION OF CONCESSIONS FOR MARITIME TOURISM AND RECREATIONAL PURPOSES
Council of State, Plenary Assembly, 9 November 2021, nos. 17 and 18