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FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Law enacted
On 2nd December 2010, following on from Qatar’s successful hosting of the Asian Games in 2006, it was announced that Qatar would be the first Arab state to host the FIFA World Cup in 2022 (the “Competition”). From 21st November to 18th December 2022, Qatar will welcome through its borders 32 teams to participate in the Competition, and hundreds of thousands of fans and spectators will arrive, many visiting Qatar for the...
Qatar Issues a Law on the Protection of FIFA’s Intellectual Property Rights
In addition to the recent enactment of Law No. (10) of 2021 regarding the Measures...
Mandatory Beneficial Ownership Disclosure
INTRODUCTION The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (“MOCI”) announced on 18 April 2021 that it...
New COVID-19 Measures
In this new version of our regular law updates, we are trying to keep a...
International Award to Al-Ansari & Associates Law Office For ITS Role in Uber Acquisition Transaction
Al-Ansari & Associates law office won the IFLR award as the best law firm in...
Changes to Labour Law & Entry and Exit of Expatriates Law
INTRODUCTION The September edition of the official gazette included major changes to the currently applicable...
New Law on Minimum Wage
INTRODUCTION On 30 August 2020, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani...
Code of Transparency and Conduct of Public Employees
INTRODUCTION & SCOPE OF APPLICATION The Council of Ministers adopted the Decision No. (18) of...
Understanding the Newley Issued Executive Regulations of The Investment of Foreign Capital Law
INTRODUCTION In January 2019, the Law on Investment of Foreign Capital in The Economic Activity...