Doha, Qatar: The Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) recently hosted a seminar on “Commercial Arbitration under Civil law and Anglo-Saxon Law.
The event was attended by Dr Sheikh Thani bin Ali Al Thani, QICCA Board Member for International Relations, along with many lawyers, arbitrators, and representatives from law firms and legal offices in Qatar.
The seminar highlighted key amendments to the QICCA Arbitration Rules 2024, discussing the most significant changes and their impact on arbitration practices in Qatar. It also touched on the differences in arbitration between civil law and Anglo-Saxon law.
In his remarks, Dr Sheikh Thani bin Ali Al Thani emphasized that Qatar was one of the first countries to adopt arbitration as an effective and flexible means of resolving disputes outside the framework of traditional litigation, affirming the Centre’s commitment to fostering a robust business and investment environment by promoting arbitration through seminars and workshops, reinforcing its role as a preferred alternative for resolving disputes.
“The Arbitration Rules 2024 align with the latest international standards and best practices in arbitration. Their preparation spanned over two years and involved extensive contributions from legal experts, including law professors from Qatar University, Qatari lawyers, arbitration specialists, and Arab and international legal professionals working in Qatar, as well as several renowned international arbitrators who collaborate with the Centre,” he added.
Sheikh Thani also noted that the provisions of the new rules regulate various aspects that will significantly enhance and develop the arbitration process, ensuring that proceedings are conducted in an effective, efficient, and transparent manner.
