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Qatar
Philanthropy Law Report
Philanthropy is embedded in Qatari culture. The sector is buoyed by various Islamic traditions of charity, including zakat, which requires the wealthy to donate 2.5% of their income. Indeed, listed public companies are mandated by law to allocate 2.5% of their net annual profits to support sports, cultural, and charitable activities. Partly as a result, Qatar has a regional reputation for the variety and reach of its philanthropic institutions. The report (available in English and Arabic) explores the current state of laws and regulations affecting philanthropy, unpacking the history, and the present-day legal environment.
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Closing Civic Space for Climate Activists

This briefer, presented by ICNL and ECNL, outlines some of the common legal and extralegal measures used to target civil ... Read More
2017, Cross-Border Funding, Domestic Fundraising, English, Freedom of Association, icnl report, Middle East & North Africa, News Post, phil law report, Philanthropy, Philanthropy Law Reports, Qatar, Report, resource item
Qatar Philanthropy Law

Philanthropy is embedded in Qatari culture and predates the discovery of oil in the twentieth century ... Read More
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Guidelines for a Model Foundations Law in the MENA region

In recent years, the Arab region has seen a steady increase in the number of foundations and witnessed increased engagement ... Read More
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2017, Announcement, Asia & the Pacific, China, English, Ethiopia, In the News, Kuwait, Middle East & North Africa, News Post, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, United Arab Emirates
ICNL Launches Philanthropy Law Reports

The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is pleased to announce the launch of the Philanthropy Law Reports. Reports are currently ... Read More