In this episode, we explore how force majeure and exceptional circumstances are treated under Qatari law, and what this means for businesses facing disruption.

We break down the distinction between impossibility and hardship under the Qatar Civil Code, and how courts may either discharge contractual obligations or rebalance them depending on the circumstances. From legalthresholds to practical application, this episode offers clear, actionable insights for navigating contractual risk in uncertain environments.

A must-listen for legal, compliance, and business leadersoperating across the Middle East.

As employees across the GCC consider office attendance, request remote working from abroad, or take unilateral leave decisions, employers face immediate business continuity concerns and potential legal exposure across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously. To help you navigate the implication of the recent regional tensions, and knowing that one size does not (always) fit all between GCC jurisdictions, Al Tamimi’s regional employment experts covering UAE, KSA, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait have recorded a cross-border podcast to deliver jurisdiction-specific, actionable guidance on: • Remote working, leave management and consequence management• Immigration and work-authorisation risks• Employee safety, evacuation and duty of care• Payroll continuity, WPS compliance and cybersecurity• Military call-up• Constructive dismissal and redundancy