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Qatar: Approves New Law on International Treaties and Agreements News developments

Qatar: Approves New Law on International Treaties and Agreements

  • 24/10/202524/10/2025
  • by Hannah Gutang

Qatar Tribune, 16 October 2025: The Qatari Cabinet has approved new legislation governing the procedures for international treaties and agreements, alongside several bilateral cooperation deals with foreign nations.

The draft law establishes a comprehensive framework for managing international agreements. It outlines specific procedures for concluding treaties and defines the roles of various government authorities in the process.

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Lexis Middle East HR Alert – October 2025 Edition News developments

Lexis Middle East HR Alert – October 2025 Edition

  • 22/10/202522/10/2025
  • by Tanya Jain

Welcome to the October 2025 edition of the Lexis Middle East HR Alert, your essential update on the latest employment law and HR developments across the GCC and wider MENA region.

This month, we examine the far-reaching implications of Oman’s new personal income tax and what it means for employers. We also explore emerging regional trends such as pay transparency, new immigration and visa frameworks, and recent legal reforms affecting workplace compliance.

Stay informed, compliant, and connected with the developments shaping the future of HR in the region.

Happy reading!


This edition features a diverse range of content, including:

FEATURE: INCOME TAX: EMPLOYER ANGLE

Asrujit Mandal of BDO examines how Oman’s introduction of the GCC’s first personal income tax will affect employers, from payroll adjustments to compliance obligations.


TREND SETTER: PAY TRANSPARENCY

Ibrahim Mohamed of HAS Law Firm explores how international pay transparency trends, driven by recent US and EU legislation, could influence HR policies and legal frameworks across the GCC.


NEWS ROUND-UP: COVERING RECENT KEY DEVELOPMENTS – REGION-WIDE

A summary of the latest HR and employment law updates, including Oman’s new mandatory professional licensing requirements and other regional regulatory changes.


IMMIGRATION FOCUS: WORK PRMIT CLASSIFICATION

Ali Ibrahim of Vialto Partners breaks down Ministerial Decision No. 4602/1447, which introduces a new skill-based structure for Saudi work permits and its implications for employers.


LAW CHANGES: NEW AND PROPOSED MENA LAWS

A round-up of key legislative updates, including Bahrain’s new first aid law explained by Sama Ghareeb of Zu’bi & Partners, following Ministerial Decision No. 16/2025.


CASE FOCUS

Reem Elkordi of HAS Law Firm highlights a recent Dubai case addressing payment rights for suspended employees and its significance for HR and legal compliance.


MOVES AND CHANGES

A regional overview of the latest executive movements, leadership appointments, and HR leadership changes across key industries.


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HR PROFILE: THE SCALE OF THE CHALLENGE

Ida Mozayani, Vice President of Talent & Operations, Bain Middle East discusses her approach to scaling Bain’s regional operations while maintaining a strong, consistent organisational culture.


IN-HOUSE PROFILE: PRACTITIONER PERSPECTIVE

Mary Rintu Raju, NYK Law Firm looks at the UAE legal position where an employee works overseas on secondment or on a cross-border project.


POLICY POINTERS: COMMISSION

Sarah Khasawneh from Pinsent Masons along with Emma Noble & Jennifer Green shares guidance on managing commission structures effectively and ensuring compliance with regional employment laws.


Qatar: Cabinet Approves New Limits for Small Business Tender Exemptions News developments

Qatar: Cabinet Approves New Limits for Small Business Tender Exemptions

  • 17/10/202517/10/2025
  • by Hannah Gutang

Qatar Tribune, 9 October 2025: The Qatari Cabinet has approved changes to exemption limits for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) participating in government tenders.

The Cabinet also endorsed several international agreements, including: a mutual investment protection agreement with the Dominican Republic, membership in the WorldSkills Asia Organisation, a railway link agreement with Saudi Arabia and a development planning cooperation agreement with Kuwait.

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Qatar: New Digital Customs Archive System Launches News developments

Qatar: New Digital Customs Archive System Launches

  • 10/10/202510/10/2025
  • by Hannah Gutang

Qatar’s customs authority has implemented a new digital archiving system to centralise and automate its international customs documentation processes.

The system creates a unified database for customs documents and international cooperation procedures. It will manage records of regional and international meetings, customs agreements, and memoranda of understanding.

Using artificial intelligence technology, the platform analyses document content and provides enhanced security features that comply with current data protection standards.

The new digital archive introduces improved information-sharing capabilities between customs departments, allowing for more streamlined interdepartmental communication.

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Qatar: Drafts New Laws to Modernise Business Environment News developments

Qatar: Drafts New Laws to Modernise Business Environment

  • 03/10/202503/10/2025
  • by Hannah Gutang

Gulf Base, 25 September 2025: Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry is drafting three major pieces of legislation as part of efforts to update the country’s legal and business framework.

Ministry Undersecretary revealed plans for an updated public-private partnership law, a new foreign investment law, and a bankruptcy law.

The announcement came alongside details of recent reforms that have already streamlined business procedures in the Gulf state. New measures include automatic tax number generation upon commercial registration and simplified labour recruitment approvals.

The ministry has digitalised 95% of its services through a single-window platform and launched a new multilingual portal for investors. Foreign investors can now participate in more than 1,400 business activities across the country.

Recent reforms have also removed requirements to match commercial activities for imports and adopted a unified GCC customs tariff. Industrial incentives, including reduced leasing rates for industrial, logistics, and commercial land, are reportedly saving the private sector more than QR100 million annually.

Environmental permit processes have been simplified for 90% of industrial activities, whilst company incorporation procedures now include automatic generation of company cards and tax numbers upon registration.

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Qatar: Updates Building Telecoms Infrastructure Requirements News developments

Qatar: Updates Building Telecoms Infrastructure Requirements

  • 26/09/202526/09/2025
  • by Hannah Gutang

Qatar Tribune, 17 September 2025: Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has released new mandatory standards for telecommunications infrastructure in buildings, applying to both new construction and existing properties across the country.

The updated guidelines establish requirements for: In-building wiring systems, Mobile connectivity solutions, Internet service provision, IPTV infrastructure and Smart building capabilities.

The regulations cover multiple property types including: Single villas, Residential towers, Shopping centres, Warehouses, Labour accommodation and Large-scale developments.

Under the new framework, developers must collaborate with service providers during early planning stages to address design requirements. The standards outline specific technical specifications for telecommunications installations across different building categories.

The guidelines introduce streamlined procedures for: Infrastructure deployment, Service provider access, Building approval processes and System implementation.

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Qatar: Updates Legal Practice Law with Major Reforms News developments

Qatar: Updates Legal Practice Law with Major Reforms

  • 19/09/202519/09/2025
  • by Hannah Gutang

Al Arab, 12 September 2025: Qatar has introduced significant amendments to its Legal Practice Law through Qatar Law No. 19/2025, implementing substantial changes to regulations governing the legal profession.

The revised legislation includes several key practical changes: State Lawyers’ Authority The law reorganises the authority of state lawyers at the Ministry of Justice, allowing the State Cases Department to contract Qatari lawyers or seek external counsel for cases outside Qatar, subject to ministerial approval.

New Lawyers’ Admission Committee Structure: A restructured Lawyers’ Admission Committee will be chaired by the Minister of Justice and include two Court of Appeal judges, a public prosecutor, three lawyers, and two ministry representatives.

Extended Professional Activities: The amendments permit lawyers to register in the commercial registry and own shares in capital companies, provided they do not manage or directly engage in commercial activities.

Advertising Guidelines: Lawyers can now promote their services through traditional and electronic means, subject to committee-approved regulations, with disciplinary measures for violations.

Fee Arrangements: The new law allows direct fee agreements between lawyers and clients, with contingency fees capped at 25% of successful claim amounts.

Legal Aid Commission: A new Legal Aid Commission has been established under the Supreme Judicial Council to appoint lawyers for clients unable to afford legal fees.

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Qatar: Customs Authority Details Personal Duty Exemption Rules News developments

Qatar: Customs Authority Details Personal Duty Exemption Rules

  • 11/09/202511/09/2025
  • by Hannah Gutang

The Peninsula, 2 September 2025: Qatar’s General Authority of Customs (GAC) has outlined specific conditions for customs duty exemptions on personal items for travellers and returning citizens.

The rules permit exemptions for reasonable quantities of non-commercial items carried by passengers for personal use.

For Qatari citizens returning permanently from abroad, the authority has established specific criteria for the duty-free importation of household goods. These individuals must provide evidence of residing overseas for at least three years, and their belongings must arrive in Qatar within six months of their final return.

The exemptions apply to citizens who have been abroad for work assignments, education, or medical treatment. However, the items must be used personal effects rather than new or commercial goods.

The regulations explicitly exclude aircraft and ship crew members, as well as professional traders importing business-related goods, from claiming these exemptions.

The authority confirmed that the duty-free allowances also extend to persons with special needs, personal postal parcels, and diplomatic missions, though specific limits were not disclosed.

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Qatar: Traffic Authority Tightens Rules for Motorcyclists News developments

Qatar: Traffic Authority Tightens Rules for Motorcyclists

  • 28/08/202528/08/2025
  • by Hannah Gutang

Qatar Tribune, 21 August 2025: The General Directorate of Traffic has implemented stricter regulations for delivery motorcycle riders, introducing new safety measures and technical requirements for the growing delivery sector.

Key measures include: Mandatory right-lane usage for riders, except within 300 metres of intersections and roundabouts, Smart surveillance systems and road patrols to monitor compliance and Specific technical requirements for delivery boxes including: Reflective red tape on rear, Reflective yellow tape on sides, Ban on internal LED lighting, Fiberglass construction requirement, Non-sharp edge designs, Mandatory corporate branding and Operational license plates for all units.

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Qatar: Issues New Ministerial Powers Act and Business Regulations News developments

Qatar: Issues New Ministerial Powers Act and Business Regulations

  • 22/08/202522/08/2025
  • by Hannah Gutang

Al Sharq, 18 August 2025: Qatar’s Ministry of Justice has published its official gazette, introducing new legislation governing ministerial powers and commercial operations.

The Qatar Ministerial Decision No. 12/2025, comprising 37 articles, outlines key ministerial responsibilities including: Development of strategic and executive ministry plans, Implementation of approved policies and programmes, Presentation of reports to the Cabinet, Supervision of government agencies, Setting service fees after Cabinet approval, Management of ministry personnel and Preparation of annual budgets.

The law defines ministers as Cabinet members, including state ministers and officials appointed to ministerial-grade positions. It establishes accountability measures for ministers involved in crimes related to: Public office misconduct, Obstruction of justice and Money laundering.

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