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QFMA Introduces International Licensing Regime For Financial Services Firms
The Qatar Financial Markets Authority has introduced a new regulatory framework enabling licensed financial services firms to conduct specified activities in international financial markets with prior approval. This regime establishes comprehensive operational requirements, client protection measures, and oversight mechanisms while expanding Qatar's capital markets access to international investment opportunities.
Qatar Finance
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Crowell & Moring LLP
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Qatar IP Office Temporarily Closed During The Official Mourning Period Following The Passing Of The Father Emir
The Qatar Intellectual Property Office has temporarily suspended operations following the passing of the Father Emir, His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani. All statutory and administrative deadlines for intellectual property matters falling during the official mourning period will be automatically extended to the first working day after the Office reopens on 19 July 2026.
Qatar IP
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United Trademark & Patent Services
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Qatar Labor Law: Key Amendments Introduced By Law No. 9 Of 2026
Qatar has introduced significant amendments to its Labour Law through Law No. 9 of 2026, fundamentally reshaping employment regulations across multiple dimensions including worker classification, noncompete enforcement, strike conditions, and employer compliance obligations. The reforms extend noncompete durations to two years while requiring Ministry approval, impose stricter conditions on the right to strike, mandate joint committees for larger establishments, and introduce vocational certification requir
Qatar Employment
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