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Doha – April 2, 2026: Crowell & Moring’s Doha office has been recognized in two of the legal industry’s leading directories: Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.

Washington – February 24, 2026: Chambers and Partners has ranked 13 Crowell & Moring practice groups and 20 individual lawyers in the Chambers Global 2026 guide.

Doha, Qatar – December 9, 2025: Crowell & Moring was recently named Arbitration Team of the Year at the LexisNexis Middle East Qatar Business Law Forum 10th anniversary gala dinner and awards ceremony. The award comes on the heels of another major recognition for Crowell’s International Dispute Group in Doha, which was also named Arbitration Law Firm of the Year 2025 by Thomson Reuters’ Asian Legal Business Middle East Law Awards in October. 

On 4 March 2026, Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) issued Ministerial Decision No. (25) of 2026 (Decision), establishing a regulatory framework (Framework) for conducting commercial activities through electronic platforms that do not require a physical premises in Qatar. The Decision was published in the Official Gazette on 15 March 2026 and entered into force on 16 March 2026.

The QFC has amended Article 25A of the QFC Employment Regulations, which pertains to the application of the Retirement and Pensions law to Qatari employees working in the QFC.

On 17 October 2024, Law No. 12 of 2024 on the Qatarization of Jobs in the Private Sector was published in Qatar’s Official Gazette.

There are many issues to be mindful of during a time of conflict, but staff welfare is at the top of the list for any employer in Qatar. We set out below some key considerations for employers in the Middle East Region to be thinking about during this time.

As the war in the Middle East moves into its second week, its impact will be felt across businesses and industries.

The Qatar Financial Centre (“QFC”) has established itself as a premier jurisdiction for the creation and management of trusts, offering a sophisticated legal framework that meets international standards. This article explores the key aspects and advantages of trusts within the QFC, providing insights into their structure, operational benefits and diverse applications for local and international stakeholders.