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Qatar's Ministry of Commerce and Industry ("MoCI") announced plans to launch 38 new electronic services by the end of 2025. The MoCI made the plans pursuant to its Strategy 2024-2030...

Qatar's Ministry of Commerce and Industry ("MoCI") has issued a new circular requiring all commercial, industrial and public establishments to register the prices of goods and services through the MoCI's online platform.

The Qatari Ministry of Commerce & Industry ("MOCI") recently issued Decision No. 55 of 2023 ("Ministerial Decision") governing commercial activities in residential areas.

Qatar's Ministry of Commerce and Industry ("MoCI"), in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation, has announced that companies engaged in shipping may now consolidate land, sea, and air freight activities...

Measured Mile – Just Another Global Claim?

The Council of Ministers recently issued Decision No. 2 of 2024 ("Decision") pertaining to the formation of the Committee for Combating Commercial Concealment ("Committee")...

Qatar's Ministry of Commerce and Industry ("MoCI") has detailed the legal procedures applicable to companies found to be in breach of statutory provisions or their implementing regulations...

As part of the government's commitment to fostering economic expansion and its commitment to the Qatar National Vision of 2030, Ministerial Decision No. 60 of 2024...

His Highness the Emir issued Law No. 17 of 2024 ("Amending Law"), amending certain provisions of the law regulating tenders and auctions issued under Law No. 24 of 2015...

The Official Gazette dated March 7, 2024, published Law No. 1 of 2024 amending provisions of Law No. 26 of 2007 promulgating the Commercial Law...

Qatar's Ministry of Justice has introduced a new electronic execution system that enables remote document signing through secure digital links and virtual notary meetings. This development implements the Electronic Transactions Law and aligns with recent judicial regulations recognizing electronic signatures, marking a significant shift in how legal documents can be authenticated and executed in Qatar.

Franchising allows businesses to expand into the rapidly growing Qatar market without the risk and capital investment traditionally associated with establishing a joint venture.

Law No. 3 of 2023 on Combatting the Concealment of Non-Qataris Practicing Commercial, Economic and Professional Activities in Violation of the Law ("Proxy Law") entered into force on April 11, 2023...

A decision of an English court in October 2019 has considered aspects of the Qatar Civil Code in the context of termination of a contract where a party was in default.

Security is of paramount importance in relation to commercial lending.

Over time a number of customary practices regarding entering into contracts have evolved in Qatar.

In our June market overview we are seeing that the low price of oil is continuing to affect the economy in Qatar, with cut-backs and redundancies evident.

Investors in Qatar will welcome the establishment of the country's new Investment and Commerce Court, its first step towards a specialised judicial system.