Qatar Business Law Forum Conference

Thank you for showing interest in the upcoming 2025 Qatar Business Law Forum Conference!

LexisNexis Middle East is pleased to host, in partnership with the Qatar International Court & Dispute Resolution Centre (LexisNexis Strategic Alliance Partner), the Ministry of Commerce & Industry’s Department of Legal Affairs, and our exclusive Law Firm Partner, Al Sulaiti Law Firm, the 8th edition of Qatar Business Law Forum Conference.

2025 Event Venue Details:

Qatar Business Law Forum Conference 2025:
Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl, Doha
Timings: 8:30 AM to 2 PM

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The 2025 conference will cover Qatar’s latest legal developments and will gather leading professionals from the Qatari legal and business community. The following topics will be covered in the 2025 conference.

  • First Session – Achieving Qatar National Vision 2030
  • Second Session – Becoming an Investor-Friendly Destination
  • Third Session – Faster, Smarter, Better: Modernising Qatar’s Justice System

2025 Programme

8:15 – 9:00 AM
Badge Pick-up, Breakfast and Networking
9:00-9:30 AM
Welcome
9:30-10:20 AM
Agenda Topic: Achieving Qatar National Vision 2030
Panel Discussion 1: The Evolving Business Law Framework under Qatar National Vision 2030
  • The evolution and future of Foreign Investment Law in Qatar
  • The evolving role of Qatar’s special zones
  • The important role of infrastructure projects in modernising laws and advancing the Rule of Law
  • Modernising Qatar’s dispute resolution framework
  • The growing role of the QFC’s judicial bodies
Panelists: TBA
10:20-10:45 AM
Coffee and Networking
10:45-11:00 AM
Presentation: Getting the most out AI in your In-House Practice
  • Lara Salem, Head of Content Strategy, LexisNexis Middle East
11:00-11:45 AM
Agenda Topic: Becoming an Investor-Friendly Destination
Panel 2: Pioneering Corporate Governance in the GCC
  • Corporate Governance Back to Basics
  • QFMA Corporate Governance + Case Study
  • Corporate governance in the QFC and harmonisation of QFC and special zones
  • Governance obligations of LLCs
11:45 AM-12:40 PM
Agenda Topic: Becoming an Investor-Friendly Destination
Panel 3: Bringing Investor Confidence to the Financial Sector
  • Legislative milestones in Qatar’s banking & finance sector + where the law is headed
  • QFC’s new distinct regulatory zone for digital assets
  • QFCRA Investment Token Rules
  • The new regulatory framework for digital banking
  • Governance and oversight of AI systems in banking
12:40-1:00PM
Coffee and Networking
1:00-1:40 PM
Agenda Topic: Faster, Smarter, Better: Modernising Qatar’s Justice System
Panel 4: Real Estate & Construction Disputes
  • The new dedicated Enforcement Court one year on
  • QICCA Developments in Construction Dispute Resolution
1:40-2:30 PM
Agenda Topic: Faster, Smarter, Better: Modernising Qatar’s Justice System
Panel 5: Choice of Forum for an Expeditious, Predictable and Judicious Resolution of Disputes
  • Pros and cons of the Trade & Investment Court
  • When can parties opt for the Qatar International Court
  • Updated Rules for the Qatar International Court: What has changed?
  • Impact of QFC/special zone harmonisation for dispute resolution
  • QIC Case Update

Note: * Topics and times are subject to change. Q&A will follow each presentation, time permitting.