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Qatar has enacted significant amendments to its Labour Law through Law No. 9 of 2026, introducing three major reforms that will reshape employment relationships in the country. The changes establish new professional licensing requirements for designated occupations, create a formal legal framework for part-time and freelance work arrangements, and extend the maximum duration of non-compete restrictions from one to two years with enhanced regulatory oversight.

Qatar has enacted sweeping amendments to its State Audit Bureau Law, introducing criminal offences for audit obstruction and false reporting, mandatory wealth declarations for bureau officials, and enhanced confidentiality protections. The reforms grant designated officials judicial enforcement powers and establish a framework for pursuing criminal accountability directly from audit findings, fundamentally reshaping public-sector oversight in the country.

Qatar's new Law No. 3 of 2025 introduces significant regulatory changes for air travel and cargo offices, removing nationality requirements for license applicants and mandating corporate-only licensing. The legislation consolidates previously separate frameworks while establishing new standards for international distribution systems and hazardous materials handling.