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Termination of Fixed Term Contracts on Notice
Qatar Employment Law Developments pursuant to the Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004 (Qatar Labour Law) and the QFC Employment Regulations 2005 (QFC Regulations) Can a fixed term contract be terminated by contractual notice in Qatar? Yes, the QICDRC decided in Preliminary Issues Judgment in Case No. CTFIC0020/2022 Xavier Roig Castello v. MATCH Hospitality Consultants LLC. For those contracts subject to the Qatar Labour Law, until amendments made in 2020, there...
Termination of Fixed Term Contracts on Notice
Qatar Employment Law Developments pursuant to the Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004 (Qatar...
Corporate team of the year award to Al-ansari & Associates law office for its role in preparing the legal infrastructure to host FIFA world cup qatar 2022
Press Release- 24 May 2023 Al-Ansari & Associates, a Doha-based law firm, has emerged as...
Overview of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Law enacted
From 21st November to 18th December 2022, Qatar will welcome through its borders 32 teams...
Entry procedures for Qatar to attend the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
In April 2022, in preparation for receiving fans from all over the world to attend...
Qatar Tourism issues Regulations regarding Holiday Homes
In support of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and to promote the operation of...
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry sets the Maximum Rates for Leasing Hotel Rooms during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
On 14 July 2021, the Minister of Commerce and Industry issued Ministerial Decision No. (46)...
The Commercial Restriction Area during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
The Enactment of Law No. 10 of 2021 regarding the Measures for Hosting the FIFA...
Ministry of Public Heath launches healthcare website for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
The Enabling Law addresses the State of Qatar’s commitment to providing emergency medical care for...
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...
Mechanism for establishing and liquidating special companies for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
On 27 April 2022 the Minister of Commerce & Industry issued Resolution No. (39) of...
Tax and Customs Exemptions for the Upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
In preparation for the hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2022 (“Competition”), several resolutions, decisions,...
Transportation in Qatar during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
The State of Qatar has established eight stadiums in different regions but nevertheless each stadium...
Impact of QPAY on Visa’s Exclusive Rights during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
On 29 July 2021, Qatar enacted Law No. 10 of 2021 regarding the Measures for...
Impact of QPAY on Visa’s Exclusive Rights during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
On 29 July 2021, in preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022, His Highness...
New Social Insurance Law
The below illustrates the major points which you should know about the new Social Insurance...
Shedding light on the most important Amendments made to the Labour Law by Decree-Law No. (18) of 2020 amending some provisions of the Labour Law promulgated by Law No. (14) of 2004
Through Decree No. (18) of 2020, the legislator amended some provisions, in addition to incorporating...
An overview of the new labelling requirements of Tobacco products
INTRODUCTION In February 2022, the Minister of Health issued the Decision no. (3) of 2022...
The Commercial Restriction Area during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
On 29 July 2021, his Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani enacted...
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education aligns the 2022 school year with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
As the State of Qatar gets ready to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022...
Qatar Introduces New Law regarding the Establishment of Investment and Commerce Court
In October 2021, his Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the...
AN OVERVIEW OF PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN QATAR
INTRODUCTION The State of Qatar is witnessing a new era of economic development which is...
Challenging Arbitral Award under Qatar Arbitration Law
With arbitration becoming the most widely-used out-of-court dispute resolution mechanism, especially in construction sector, it...
Reshuffling of Qatar’s Cabinet- What should you know?
As part of Qatar’s continuous development and progress towards achieving the 2030 National Vision, on...
Qatar Issues a new Law on the Health Care Services
In October 2021, his Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, enacted Law...
Qatar Court Update
As part of our regular publications, we will be providing you with feedback on matters...
New Legal Reform: Qatar Mediation Law
Mediation is a dispute resolution process that has not been previously covered under any domestic...
The Ministry sets the Maximum Rates for Leasing Hotel Rooms during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
On 14 July 2021, the Minister of Commerce and Industry issued Ministerial Decision No. (46)...
Quarantine and Restrictions when Entering the State of Qatar
In dealing with COVID-19, most countries in the post-vaccine world have established quarantine protocols for...
Al-Mahakem- Qatar Courts’ New e-Filing System
Recent Changes in Court Filings Due to COVID-19 Richelle Segura and Aysha Al-Ansari It is...
Qatar Tourism issues Regulations regarding Holiday Homes
In support of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and to promote the operation of...
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Law enacted
On 2nd December 2010, following on from Qatar’s successful hosting of the Asian Games in...
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...
COVID – 19 UPDATES
COVID-19 Update – Easing Working Hours Measures as of Thursday 4th of June 2020 Since...
The Qatari Railways
His Highness Shaikh/ Tamimi Bin Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani issued the Law No. (11)...
COVID-19 UPDATES
The government is still exercising its utmost efforts to curb and combat the spread of...
The Protection of Drawings and Industrial Designs
His Highness Shaikh Tamimi Bin Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani issued the Law No. (10)...
COVID-19 Update – Additional Government Measures
In an attempt to shield the light on the new measures taken by the government...
COVID-19 Update – Government Bans Gatherings & Provide Financial Facility
In an attempt to shield the light on the new measures taken by the government...
COVID-19 Update – Additional Government Measures
In this new version of our regular law updates, we are trying to keep a...
COVID-19 Judicial Suspension
In line with the precautionary measures adopted by the authorities in Qatar to contain the...
Coronavirus and State’s Measures
Coronavirus and State’s Authority to Protect Public Health from Legal Perspective Introduction Coronaviruses are a...
A&A Shortlisted for Middle East Legal Award 2020
Al-Ansari & Associates has been shortlisted by the Corporate Counsel Middle East 2020 Awards, an...
Overview of the Qatari Arbitration Law No. (2) of 2017
I. Introduction Many of arbitration practitioners and scholars were of the opinion that State of...
Unified Economic Register Law
Law No. (1) of 2020 regarding the Unified Economic Register (“Unified Register Law”). Addressees The...
Amendments to the Penal Code
Law No. (2) of 2020 introducing some amendments to the of Penal Code No. (11)...
National Address Law Came to Force
The National Address Law No. (24) of 2017 (the “National Address Law”) came to force...
QFC and free zones companies’ are permitted to participate in public tenders
Decree No. (23) of 2019 regarding the rules and conditions for QFC’s and free zones...
Watch Out! The National Address Law is coming into force.
Al Ansari & Associates was one of the first law firms in Qatar that focused...
Investment of Non- Qatari Capital Law
Introduction Demonstrating the State of Qatar’s desire to develop and enhance its entire legislative regime,...
Arabic Language Law
Introduction With increasing usage of the English language in schools, businesses, restaurants and for that...
A&A Has Moved to its New Headquarters
Al-Ansari & Associates is pleased to announce its move to a new headquarter at Al...
A&A Finalist in Three Categories in Middle East Legal Awards 2018
Al-Ansari & Associates has been shortlisted for four awards by the Corporate Counsel Middle East...
Al-Ansari & Associates Highly Commended CSR Firm
Last Thursday, Al-Ansari & Associates was named as highly commended for the CSR Initiative of...
Grouping Family and Criminal Courts is Problematic
In an interview for Alraya Newspaper,Mohammed Al-Ansari, the Managing Partner of Al-Ansari & Associates and...
Finalists in Middle East Legal Awards 2017
Al-Ansari & Associates is proud to announce its shortlisting for two awards in the Middle...
Associations Law Ought to be Amended
In an interview discussing various aspects of the Associations and Private Institutions Law, Mr. Mohammed...
Al-Ansari & Associates Wins Achievement Award at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Middle East Annual Awards 2016.
In May 2016 Al-Ansari & Associates beat strong competition from the Government of Dubai Legal...
Al-Ansari & Associates wins Middle East M&A Deal of the Year 2015
On March 31, 2015 Al-Ansari & Associates won the coveted M&A Atlas Award during Gala...
M&A Atlas Awards, Global Major Markets 2015 shortlists A&A for Two Awards
M&A Atlas Awards, Global Major Markets 2015 shortlists Al-Ansari & Associates for two awards, Middle...
CCME Shortlisted A&A for Four Awards 2015
Al-Ansari & Associates has been shortlisted for four awards by the Corporate Counsel Middle East...
Al-Ansari & Associates Receives the Second Middle East Award in 2014
On October 15, 2014 at Burj Al-Arab in Dubai, Al-Ansari & Associate receives the second...
Al-Ansari & Associate named “The Middle East Law Firm of the Year” at CCME Award 2014
Al-Ansari & Associate wins “The Middle East Law Firm of the Year 2014” at Corporate...
A&A Shortlisted For Domestic Deal Of The Year 2014
Al-Ansari & Associates has been shortlisted for the Domestic Deal of the Year at the...
A&A Shortlisted for Middle East Law Firm of the Year Award 2014
Al-Ansari & Associates is thrilled to be shortlisted for the Corporate Counsel Middle East 2014...
Qatar University Recognizes Al-Ansari & Associates Training Program 2014
Al-Ansari & Associates has been recognized by the Qatar University President for its support to Qatar University...
Al-Ansari & Associates amongst the best in Qatar by Chambers & Partners 2014
Al-Ansari & Associates is seen by Chambers & Partners as known for “Strong capabilities in...
Another Ranking by Legal500 for Al-Ansari & Associates 2014
Being described as to provide “rapid turnaround times, responsiveness, and a good understanding of the...
Al-Ansari & Associates hosted Qatar Tendering Law Seminar: Tendering between Laws and Practice
Al-Ansari & Associates, fastest growing law firm in Qatar, proudly hosted “Qatar Tendering Law Seminar:...
A&A Partner Speaks at the Fourth Annual International Legal Forum
For the second time in a row and third time, Salman Al-Ansari, a partner at...
Women Entrepreneurs And Qatari Laws Workshop
Al-Ansari & Associates social responsibility continuous through a workshop hosted by Georgetown University Women’s Society...
Recognition for A&A Managing Partner
Mohammed Al-Ansari, the Managing Partner of Al-Ansari & Associates has been recognized for his efforts...
With A&A Support Qatar’s Womens’ First Incubation Center Is Launched
With more than two years bro bono support by Al-Ansari & Associates Roudha Center is...
Financial Sector Restructuring, By Salman Al-Ansari 2011
Since the accession of His Highness the Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani in 1995, Qatar...
Legal 500 Recognizes Al-Ansari & Associates In 2011
Al-Ansari & Associates has been recognized and ranked as an up-coming law firm amongst the...
Qatar Lawyers Association Elections
QATAR LAWYERS ASSOCIATION ELECTIONS Managing Partner of Al-Ansari & Associates has been elected to Qatar...
Immediate Encashment Of Post-Dated Cheques By Mid-May
Mohammed Al-Ansari comments on Article 3 of the Commercial Law in relation to post-date cheaques...
MISGIVINGS ABOUT LAW ON CHEQUES
Mohammed Al-Ansari, the Managing Partner at Al-Ansari Law Firm participates in the legal forum on...
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Recent Arbitration-Related Developments in the Middle East
Al-Ansari & Associates Partner, Salman Al-Ansari is speaking at the Recent Arbitration-Related Developments in the Middle East. The event is hosted by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, 919 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022 USA. Description Companies in the Middle East increasingly resort to arbitration to resolve their commercial disputes in various sectors, including energy, telecommunications and infrastructure....
Recent Arbitration-Related Developments in the Middle East
Al-Ansari & Associates Partner, Salman Al-Ansari is speaking at the Recent Arbitration-Related Developments in the...
ICC YAF: Ready, Set, Arbitrate: The ins and outs of sports arbitration
Al-Ansari & Associates Partner, Salman Al-Ansari is speaking at the ICC YAF event in New...
Qatar Law: Key Lessons in Legislation & Sports Law Seminar on 25 March 2019
Al-Ansari & Associates is hosting a seminar titled Qatar Law: Key Lessons in Legislation &...
The Middle East Legal Awards 2019
The Middle East Legal Awards, which are jointly hosted by Legal Week and the Association...
The Middle East Legal Awards 2018
The Middle East Legal Awards which are jointly hosted by Legal Week and the Association...
The Middle East Legal Awards 2017
The Middle East Legal Awards which are jointly hosted by Legal Week and the Association...
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