QFC 0056/2024, [2025] QIC (F) 3
Teknowledge Services and Solutions LLC vs Fadi Saghir
This case involved an interim injunction where an employee prior to termination had downloaded competitive information and it was said breached a non-compete clause in an employment contract. Issues included the position where the injunction was not to completely prevent him working for a new employer but to prevent him working in specific areas of the new employer's work which overlapped with the activities of his former employer. The impact of a non-objection certificate having been issued was also considered.
Background
An Applicant was Teknowledge Services and Solutions LLC, a company incorporated and licensed to do business in the QFC’ since 19 December 2023. The Respondent, was Fadi Saghir, who was a Syrian national who resided and worked in the State of Qatar. An interim injunction was granted in favour of the Applicant against the Respondent on 5 January 2025 , pending the outcome of an action to be instituted by the Applicant for a final injunction in substantially the same terms. The Interim Injunction was preceded by a provisional order granted as a matter of urgency and without notice on 11 December 2024.