Protected or Not? Criminal Liability of Managers in Qatar

Analysis

Recently, accidents such as fires, building collapses and gas tank explosions occurring in places of business and retail outlets, have made headlines in the local news in Qatar.

One significant concern arising from recent events is which parties may be held liable for damages, injuries and casualties that may result from such accidents. More specifically, a considerable concern has arisen as to whether a manager of a place of business or retail outlet may bear liability for the consequences arising from accidents occurring on the premises of the business or retail outlet, which liability could include imprisonment, fines and/or the imposition of travel bans.