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Crowell & Moring and the American Chamber of Commerce in Qatar Host Webinar on Foreign Direct Investment
Doha – May 28, 2021: Crowell & Moring and the American Chamber of Commerce in Qatar (AmCham) hosted a webinar on foreign direct investment (FDI) in Qatar. The virtual discussion, which took place on Thursday, May 27, 2021, was led by Charbel Maakaron, managing partner of the Crowell & Moring Doha office, and Arnaud Montouché, counsel at the firm.
Titled “Foreign Investment in Qatar,” the discussion touched on recent regulatory developments for conducting business in Qatar as well as practical tips for foreign investors considering Qatar for their operations. Topics discussed also included the ability for investors to apply for 100% foreign ownership under Law No. 1 of 2019 on the Investment of Non-Qatari Capital in Economic Activity (Foreign Investment Law). The event also covered the various legal vehicles that investors may consider including