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SUMMARY:Insights into the Qatari Legal System
DESCRIPTION:Mohammed Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi\, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Assistant Professor of Commercial Law at Qatar University and the 2013-2014 CIRS-Qatar University Fellow\, delivered the final CIRSMonthly Dialogue lecture of the 2013-2014 academic year on May 12\, 2014. The topic of discussion was “Insights into the Qatari Legal System\,” wherein Al-Khulaifi gave an overview of Qatari regulations\, the judicial and legislative sectors\, and the relationship between legislation and developments in Qatar. Current Qatari legislations are divided into two main categories. The first is public law\, which involves the public authority such as international law\, constitutional law\, and criminal law. The second is private law\, which includes civil and commercial laws. \n \n \nAl-Khulaifi gave some background to Qatari legal history by noting that\, since the 7th century\, early Qatari society referred to custom and Shari‘ah when solving disputes\, which were used extensively in cases put forth by pearl divers of the time. Despite the Gulf countries’ subscription to the British mandate in the modern period\, Shari‘ah law remained as the prevailing law for citizens. Since Qatari society has always been regulated by a traditional form of social governance\, “it would be majorly incorrect to say that the history of law in Qatar started with the issuance of the official gazette in 1960\,” he explained. With Qatari independence in 1971\, there was an overhaul of the legal system wherein “British courts were eliminated and replaced by the ‘Qatari justice courts\,’” which presides over civil\, commercial\, and criminal law\, while the Shari‘ah court presides over family and inheritance issues. \n \n \nSince the establishment of the hydrocarbon industry in Qatar\, the country’s legal system went through a significant transformation to pave the way for foreign corporate and economic interests and investments. This has been achieved by adopting laws that ease the legal process for doing business\, and by aligning with many of the international norms\, he noted. Currently\, “Qatar is engaged in a tremendous number of high-value projects\,” as “the country is involved with approximately US$250 billion worth of projects related to the preparation of the FIFA World Cup 2022\,” he added. \n \n \nDescribing the legal process itself\, Al-Khulaifi explained that\, in order for one of the ministries to propose issuing a law\, it is first prepared as a “draft” created by specialized legal committees in the Council of Ministers\, which is then presented to the Shura Council for consideration. Upon acceptance\, the Shura Council returns the “draft” to the Council of Ministers to be crafted into its final form and then to be issued by the Office of His Highness the Emir. Once it is signed by His Highness the Emir\, it is sent to the Ministry of Justice for publication in the official Gazette of the State for application in public life. “It is also quite crucial to emphasize that the Qatar legislations are mostly similar in content to the legislations in the Gulf region and the Arab World\,” he continued. \n \n \nIn conclusion\, Al-Khulaifi noted that Qatar was ranked 14th in the 2011-2012 Global Competitiveness Ranking. Since there is such growth in the commercial and business sectors in Qatar\, which are continually expanding\, there should also be vigilance regarding the application of the law\, and dealing with any necessary revision as needed. “This fact should continuously notify the legislator and lawmakers in the country to cope with the ultimate development in the different fields of law by reviewing the existing laws and providing new reliable regulations that would legally protect […] development in Qatar\,” he concluded.Article by Suzi Mirgani\, Manager and Editor for CIRS Publications.Mohammed Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi graduated from Qatar University with a Bachelor degree in Law (LL.B) in 2007 and received his Master of Laws (LL.M) and Judicial Science Doctorate (J.S.D) degrees from University of California\, Berkeley in 2011. Al-Khulaifi received the State Ph.D. award from H.H. Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani\, the Qatari Emir\, at Qatar Education Excellence Day in 2012. Besides his academic work\, Al-Khulaifi is an authorized Qatari attorney at Abdulaziz Saleh Al-Khulaifi’s law office in Doha. In addition\, he has been consulted by governmental institutions to present his legal opinions on matters related to commercial legislations in the state of Qatar. 
URL:https://cirs.qatar.georgetown.edu/event/insights-qatari-legal-system/
CATEGORIES:Dialogue Series,Regional Studies
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SUMMARY:CIRS Travels to New Delhi
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar’s efforts to foster academic and institutional linkages with organizations around the world\, members of the Center for International and Regional Studies\, SFS-Q faculty\, and Georgetown University staff traveled to New Delhi\, India\, on May 13-17\, 2014. During the four day trip\, the cohort of Georgetown community members held an alumni reception and met with various research foundations\, policy think tanks\, and universities in India including: the Observer Research Foundation\, Delhi Policy Group\, and Jindal Global University – School of International Affairs. During each of these visits\, SFS-Q faculty and CIRS researchers—Mehran Kamrava\, Abdullah Al-Arian\, Mark Farha\, Gary Wasserman\, and Zahra Babar—gave talks pertaining to their respective areas of research and engaged in academic discourse and dialogue with professors\, researchers\, dignitaries\, and students based in India. Linking the Gulf region to India\, professors from Doha and researchers\, dignitaries\, and UN officials from India discussed issues of mutual interest and concern in the West Asia region—particularly\, in the context of “Nuclear Trends in West Asia\,” and “Regional Responses to the Iran Nuclear Deal” during the visit to the Observer Research Foundation.  Broadening the geographic area of focus\, SFS-Q faculty gave talks at the Delhi Policy Group on “Changing dynamics in West Asia\, the Persian Gulf\, and the Middle East\,” addressing issues related to Iran and Persian Gulf security and evolving domestic political dynamics in Egypt. At Jindal Global University – School of International Affairs\, students\, professors\, researchers\, and journalists gathered for a workshop on “Internal and External Dynamics in the Middle East Post-Arab Spring.” During the meeting\, participants covered an array of research areas ranging from external and internal security in the Gulf\, to the “stalled revolution in Egypt” and sectarianism in the Middle East. \n \n \nThese various engagements enabled participants to explore and exchange research on the Middle East and India\, linking the two regions academically and having a dialogue on geographic\, social\, political\, and economic connections. The meetings also provided SFS-Q faculty with a platform for professional development. The professors were able to give multiple talks\, share their research and insights with the various organizations\, and additionally benefit from the expertise and knowledge of their counterparts at various policy and academic research institutions and universities in India.  \n \n \n\nSee the Observer Research Foundation meeting agenda\nSee the Delhi Policy Group meeting agenda\nSee the Jindal Global University workshop agenda
URL:https://cirs.qatar.georgetown.edu/event/cirs-travels-new-delhi/
CATEGORIES:Regional Studies
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