Business Corruption in Qatar

Corruption in Qatar is relatively low and is among the lowest in the Middle East and North African region. The use of influential middlemen and gift -giving, known as 'wasta', play a major role in the business culture of Qatar, especially in public procurement. The Penal Code No. 11/2004 is Qatar's primary piece of corruption-related legislation. Anti-corruption laws are effectively enforced, and the country has substantial penalties for corrupt practices. The likelihood of encountering demands for facilitation payments is unclear, but companies should be aware that facilitation payments may be illegal under Qatari laws.

November 2014
GAN Integrity Solutions