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Qatari Lawyers' Association on the ropes
A key lawyers' association in Qatar is on the brink of closure as shrinking membership has left it without to support its activities.
Clifford Chance scores Qatar role
Magic circle law firm Clifford Chance has been appointed as an advisor on Qatar's World Cup 2022 technical programme, which includes the development of the main 'Iconic Stadium' which will have a capacity of more than 85,000.
Qatar move to rival Dubai in Gulf finance market
Qatar's authorities moved last week to enhance the emirate's position in the global financial market by authorising measures to simplify rules and create a single umbrella regulator.
Qatar Rail launches legal panel
A mix of Anglo-US global law firms and two local players has bagged seats on the inaugural legal panel for the company building a network of rail projects in the Persian Gulf state of Qatar.
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Osama Abu-Dehays is set to leave his position as general counsel at Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera to join the international media and sports groups as partner at international law firm Bird & Bird.