Qatar: is the first wife notified if her husband marries again?

Yes. Under Article 14 of Qatar Family Law No. 22/2006, in all cases the existing wife is notified after the contract. If the husband's status indicates financial inability, the marriage officer must also make sure the prospective wife knows of it, but may not refuse registration if she still agrees. Qatar does not require court permission. This law is based on the Hanbali school: a limit of four wives (Article 25(2)), contract conditions including not marrying again are binding and their breach gives the right to seek fasakh (Article 53), and the husband must be just between his wives (Article 57(6)). According to MICS 2012, about 4% of marriages in Qatar are polygynous. See Gulf countries.