This week the spotlight is on legal and regulatory developments in Qatar, where the country’s Advisory Council has discussed a draft law to regulate the investment of non-Qatari capital in the country. The Council referred the draft law to the Finance and Economic Affairs Committee for further consideration and feedback. The Council also reviewed a request for a discussion on food security.

Elsewhere, the Advisory Council has reviewed several draft laws including a draft law on the organisation of business events. The Council also considered draft laws on establishing a national tourism council and a draft law to regulate tourism. The Council submitted its recommendations to the Advisory Council.