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Legal Insight – Potential Legal Risks of Failing to Disclose Climate‑Related Financial Risks in Qatar’s Capital Markets
Introduction As climate change intensifies and international investors demand greater transparency, financial regulators worldwide are tightening disclosure frameworks. In Qatar, this trend has accelerated with the proposed adoption of global sustainability standards, specifically the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)’s International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 and S2, for capital market reporting. These frameworks will become…
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Legal Insight – Why Sustainability Clauses are Transforming Mega Infrastructure in the GCC
Sustainability clauses are rapidly becoming a core component of mega infrastructure contracts across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Embedded in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) as well as Public-Private Partnership (PPP) contracts, these clauses legally bind contractors to meet specific environmental, social, and governance (ESG) benchmarks. Typically defined as Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), these benchmarks…
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Legal Insight – Carbon Markets and Offsets in Qatar: Legal Roadblocks and Strategic Implications Under QNE
Qatar is at a pivotal crossroads in its journey toward environmental sustainability. With the launch of the Qatar National Environment and Climate Change Strategy (QNE), the nation has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and aligning with global climate goals. One of the critical tools in this transformation is the development of robust carbon markets…
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Legal Insight – Climate Litigation and Legal Standing in GCC Courts: Current and Future Considerations
Climate litigation is gaining momentum globally as governments and corporations face increasing pressure to act on climate change. In the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, the conversation is emerging slowly but meaningfully. Although GCC countries are heavily reliant on fossil fuels, climate-related legal challenges are…
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Legal Insight: Why Qatar Needs a Modern Export Control Framework for Renewable Energy Technologies
As Qatar takes bold steps toward diversifying its economy and embracing energy transition goals, investments in solar power, green hydrogen, and smart grid technologies are rapidly gaining momentum. However, one critical element remains underdeveloped, which is, a comprehensive modern export control framework legal for controlling the export and import of renewable energy technologies.
