The Funding Agreement is a critical document used when establishing formal financing arrangements between parties in Qatar. It serves as the primary contract governing the provision of funds, whether for project financing, business expansion, asset acquisition, or working capital purposes. The agreement must comply with Qatar's civil and commercial laws, as well as specific banking and financial regulations. A well-structured Funding Agreement will address key aspects including drawdown mechanics, repayment terms, security arrangements, events of default, and remedies, while incorporating necessary provisions to ensure enforceability under Qatar law. The document is particularly important given Qatar's growing economy and the increasing sophistication of its financial sector, requiring careful attention to both local legal requirements and international best practices.

1. Parties: Identification of the funding provider(s) and recipient(s) with full legal names and registration details

2. Background: Context of the funding arrangement, purpose of the facility, and relationship between the parties

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Definitions of key terms and interpretation rules, including Arabic/English language provisions

4. The Facility: Details of the funding amount, purpose, and availability period

5. Conditions Precedent: Conditions that must be satisfied before funding is provided

6. Drawdown Mechanics: Process and requirements for requesting and receiving funds

7. Repayment and Prepayment: Terms for scheduled repayments and voluntary/mandatory prepayments

8. Interest and Fees: Interest calculation, payment dates, and applicable fees

9. Tax Provisions: Treatment of taxes, withholding requirements, and gross-up obligations

10. Representations and Warranties: Standard and transaction-specific representations by the funding recipient

11. Undertakings: General, financial, and information covenants

12. Events of Default: Circumstances constituting default and consequences

13. Changes to Parties: Rules for assignment, transfer, and syndication

14. Administration: Notices, calculations, and payment mechanics

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Qatar law as governing law and jurisdiction provisions