As part of its ongoing efforts to achieve the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030, the State of Qatar has issued Law No. 12 of 2024 concerning the localisation of jobs in the private sector ("Localisation Law")

On April 4, 2024, His Highness the Emir ratified Law No. 4 of 2024 on the Issuance of the Judicial Enforcement Law ("Judicial Enforcement Law"), which was published in the Official Gazette on May 19, 2024.

On September 8, 2021 Law No. 8 of 2021("Amending Law") came into effect amending several provisions of Law No. 11 of 2015 ("Companies Law").

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (the “MoCI”) has launched a new digital Regulatory Record Report service (“Report”), enabling consumers and businesses to access general compliance...

Qatar’s Ministry of Labour (“Ministry”) has enhanced its digital services, making it significantly easier for workers to change employers through a streamlined electronic system.

Recently, the International Chamber of Commerce ("the ICC") released the draft Rules of Arbitration, 2021 ("the New Rules"). The New Rules will come into force from January 1, 2021.

On December 17, 2025, the Official Gazette of the State of Qatar published Prime Minister's Decision No. 34 of 2025 ("Decision")...

As part of its efforts to ensure the competitiveness of national products, the Qatar Ministry of Commerce and Industry ("MoCI") recently imposed anti-dumping duties on imports...

A party seeking to commence commercial litigation before the courts of Qatar will need to follow the rules provided for in Law No. 13 of 1990 promulgating the Civil and Commercial Procedure Law and its amendments, ...

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry ("Ministry") has issued Ministerial Decision No. 25 of 2026 ("Decision"), establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework governing the practice...

On 5 May 2024, the Civil and Commercial Court of the Qatar Financial Centre ("Court"), rendered its judgment in B v C on a setting aside application brought under the QFC Arbitration Regulations 2005...

The U.K. Supreme Court's decision in Halliburton Company v. Chubb Bermuda Insurance Ltd (formerly known as Ace Bermuda Insurance Ltd) [2020] UKSC 48 was one of the most anticipated rulings of last year.

Qatar recently issued Law No. 4 of 2024 (the "Judicial Enforcement Law") as part of the State's efforts to enhance its legislative and judicial infrastructure.

Technical expertise is essential for resolving disputes that involve technical matters which cannot be adjudicated without resorting to expert opinion. In this regard...

It is not uncommon for a losing party to an arbitration to challenge the final award.

In the performance of their duties, experts must adhere to several rules stipulated under the Law Regulating Expert Work No. 16 of 2017 ("Experts Law"). Article 17 of the Experts Law states...

Qatar's issuance of new law No. 4 of 2024 ("Judicial Enforcement Law") aims to address the recent developments and updates in the judicial system...

This article considers Qatar's oil and gas sector, followed by an introduction to the country's arbitration law and a brief overview of the arbitration of oil and gas disputes in this jurisdiction.

Arbitration is conducted among parties, arbitrators, and witnesses from different countries. Thus, in the event the arbitration process will be conducted online, the award consequently should also be rendered online.

This article seeks to clarify the nature of blockchain, the potential practical uses and benefits of utilising blockchain, and other associated considerations.