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...
Chapter | Legal Framework from The Report: Qatar 2014
Interviews & Viewpoints | Francisco González-Ruiz, Partner, Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán, on Panama’s evolving legal landscape from The Report: Panama 2014
Panama’s territory of 75,420 sq km is a comparatively small area of land, with a population of a little under 4m people. However, the country has experienced and contributed to key events that have and will continue to shape global trade. Just 24 years ago Panama began a period of intense change, following the end of the authoritarian regime...