This chapter features an overview of the law for both local and foreign investors, as well as an outline of regulations on owning property for non-GCC nationals. It covers up-to-date laws on intellectual property and copyright, as well as environmental guidelines for construction projects and some new standards for disclosure of financial information. This chapter includes a viewpoint from...
The Middle East Legal Framework
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Chapter | Legal Framework from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2014
Articles & Analysis | Inward investment: How to set up shop and carry out business in Abu Dhabi from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
Abu Dhabi City is the capital of the UAE, which was founded in December 1971 as a federation between six of its seven constituent emirates, namely, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain. The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) joined the following year. The federation is governed by the UAE constitution, which permits each emirate...
2013 saw the transition of power from the former Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, his fourth son and second son with Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, a move unprecedented elsewhere in the Gulf but not unexpected in Qatar.
Articles & Analysis | Rules for foreign investment: A look at the legal environment and the framework for investment from The Report: Qatar 2014
The Foreign Investment Law regulates the investment of foreign capital in economic activities. It applies to non-Qatari nationals who wish to undertake business in the country. In most sectors of the Qatari economy, foreign investors are allowed to carry out businesses provided that they have a Qatari partner with a share of at least 51% of the...
Articles & Analysis | Making progress: Foreign investors can enjoy various advantages in new economic zones from The Report: Qatar 2014
Despite its small size, Qatar has become a magnet for regional investment over the past decade. Foreign investment in Qatar is governed by Law No. 13 of 2000 (the Foreign Investment Law), which is applied to non-Qatari nationals who wish to undertake business in Qatar. In addition to the flexibility offered by this law, foreign investors may...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Khalifa Al Misnad, Founding Partner, Al Misnad & Rifaat, on dispute resolution methods from The Report: Qatar 2014
The economy in Qatar has witnessed a significant boom driven by growing investment into the country from foreign companies and the continuous involvement of the state on an international scale. Qatar is said to be on the verge of an even bigger boom with the milestones of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and Qatar National Vision 2030 in the coming years...