Administrative Law

Inheritance is a significant aspect of personal and family wealth management, ensuring the smooth transfer of assets and protecting one's legacy. In Qatar, understanding the inheritance laws is crucial for individuals and families who wish to plan for the future and ensure their assets are distributed according to their wishes. This article explores the inheritance laws in Qatar, providing valuable insights on how to navigate this important legal framework.

Qatar has recently enacted a new law on arbitration, which is expected to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of arbitration proceedings in Qatar and promote Qatar as a regional hub for arbitration. The new law is largely based on the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration, which is an international template for modern and harmonized arbitration laws.

Qatar is a country that attracts many expatriate workers from different parts of the world, thanks to its booming economy, rich culture, and modern lifestyle. However, working in Qatar also comes with certain rules and regulations that every worker and employer should be aware of and comply with. The Qatar Labour Law is the main legal framework that governs the employment relationship in Qatar, covering aspects such as contracts, wages, working hours, leave, termination, dispute resolution, and more. The Qatar Labour Law applies to all workers and employers in the private sector, except for those who are subject to special laws such as domestic workers, agricultural workers, and seafarers.

Qatar publishes Law No. 11 of 2022 amending several provisions of the Income Tax Law No. 24 of 2018 - PwC Qatar has recently introduced some significant changes to its income tax law, which affect the taxation of income generated inside and outside Qatar, the introduction of global minimum tax, the relief for foreign taxes, and the reporting of substantial/core activities.

Qatar is a small but wealthy country in the Gulf region that has undergone rapid development and modernization in recent decades. However, despite its economic and social progress, Qatar still maintains a patriarchal system that severely restricts women's rights and freedoms. In this article, we will explore some of the main legal challenges and barriers that women face in Qatar, as well as some of the efforts and initiatives to improve their situation.