This article delves into the specific grounds and procedural nuances associated with the annulment of arbitral awards in Qatar. Authored by Ahmed Durrani...

Qatar's Supreme Judiciary Council recently launched a new website for the Investment and Trade Court ("Court") to support the development of the national justice system...

Qatar recently issued Law No. 25 of 2025, amending provisions of the Civil Human Resources Law (Law No. 15 of 2016), and Council of Ministers Decision No. 34 of 2025, amending provisions of the executive regulations issued under Decision No. 32 of 2016.

The Qatari Supreme Judiciary Council is preparing a five-year digital transformation strategy (2025-2030) ("Strategy") to support its efforts to automate the judicial system...

The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre ("QICDRC") has announced the implementation of an updated set of rules and procedures ("Rules") for both the Qatar Financial Centre ("QFC") Civil and Commercial Court ("Court") and the QFC Regulatory Tribunal ("Tribunal").

Qatar's Investment and Trade Court has introduced a groundbreaking digital platform that provides public access to its commercial and investment-related judicial rulings. This initiative, part of the National Initiative for the Development of Justice Systems, aims to enhance transparency and legal certainty for businesses and investors operating in Qatar. The platform represents a significant alignment with international best practices in commercial court transparency and judicial accountability.

Finality of legal proceedings is one of the hallmarks of the administration of justice. As such, it is embedded across different jurisdictions under comparable legal doctrines:

In our March overview we consider the introduction of Law No 2 of 2017 (the New Arbitration Law) in Qatar.

The start of 2025 has seen the introduction of the new arbitration rules for the Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration ("QICCA"). The new rules, entitled the ‘Arbitration Rules 2024'.

The start of 2025 has seen the introduction of the new arbitration rules for the Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration ("QICCA").

The crime of Failure to Execute is a significant topic in the new Judicial Enforcement Law (Law No. 4 of 2024), due to its direct impact on achieving justice and enforcing rights.

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A recent judgment of the Qatar Financial Centre Civil and Commercial Court (First Instance Circuit), delivered by Justice Fritz Brand, L v M [2025] QIC (F) 67...

In the past, Qatar's application of the New York Convention has been somewhat unpredictable.

Although the general principle is that judgments cannot be enforced while they are still subject to appeal, in certain circumstances it is essential not to wait for the judgment to become final before it can be enforced.

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

Although the general principle is that judgments cannot be enforced while they are still subject to appeal, in certain circumstances it is essential not to wait for the judgment to become final before it can be enforced.

It is well-known that the primary rule for enforcing both local and foreign arbitration awards in the State of Qatar is the ability to file a request...

BLK Partners is proud to share a landmark victory in a QAR multi-million dispute before the Qatar Court of Appeal. The court dismissed the claimant's case, highlighting the critical role of evidence-based arguments and precise contract interpretation.