In its efforts to stimulate investment into the country, Qatar's Ministry of Commerce and Industry ("MoCI") has produced a list of 1,200 activities that are eligible for foreign investment...

The Qatar Ministry of Labour ("Ministry") recently announced the launch of its National Strategy for an Effective and Highly Productive Workforce 2024 – 2030 ("Strategy"). The Strategy aims to increase citizen.

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").

The State of Qatar has introduced an amendment to its cybercrime legislation aimed at addressing the unauthorised publication or circulation of images and videos of individuals on the internet...

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

As part of the government's commitment to the Qatar National Vision 2030, a new real estate registration law (Law No. 5 of 2024) ("New Real Estate Registration Law") has been issued...

The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers has announced the launch of the first phase of the national "Smart Legislative Advisor" program, an innovative initiative aimed at modernising...

Qatar's National Cyber Security Agency ("NCSA") has launched guidelines for the secure adoption and usage of artificial intelligence ("AI")...

As part of its Financial Sector Strategy, Fintech Strategy, and its ongoing regulation and development of Qatar's financial sector, the Qatar Central Bank ("QCB")...

Media City Qatar ("MCQ") recently announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") with the Qatar Financial Centre Authority ("QFCA") to facilitate the establishment of media companies in Qatar.

Qatar's General Tax Authority ("GTA") announced that the tax filing deadline for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2024, which was April 30, 2025, has been extended by 4 months.

The Qatar General Tax Authority ("GTA") has clarified that a draft law amending some provisions of the Income Tax Law in Qatar applies exclusively to international multinational companies with foreign branches whose annual revenues exceed QR 3 billion.

Qatar's Central Bank has launched a temporary loan deferral initiative allowing borrowers to postpone loan instalments and interest payments for up to three months in response to regional geopolitical developments.

The Qatar Financial Markets Authority ("QFMA") has issued Decision No. 1 of 2025 introducing its Code of Market Conduct ("Code"), which aims to safeguard transparency, fairness...

Qatar's Ministry of Commerce and Industry ("MoCI"), in coordination with the General Authority of Customs, has introduced an executive mechanism implementing Circular No. 3 of 2025...

The ongoing regional escalation and its accompanying effects may disrupt construction projects, even where the parties themselves are willing to and/or may have performed their obligations diligently...

Qatar's Ministry of Commerce and Industry ("MoCI") has issued Circular No. 03 of 2025 ("Circular"), prohibiting the export of new vehicles that have not been registered for at least one year.

After successfully hosting of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, Qatar plans to host other major events in the near future, including the AFC Asian Cup 2023, the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix 2023...

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.

Qatar has made substantial amendments to its real estate leasing framework through Law No. 8 of 2026, amending the existing Law No. 4 of 2008. Scheduled to take effect on September 3, 2026...