QICCA Participates in 4th Arab Arbitration Conference 

 

 

Doha, October 03 (QNA) - The Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) at the Qatar Chamber recently participated in the 'Fourth Arab Arbitration Conference,' organized by the International Academy of Mediation and Arbitration (IAMA) under the theme of 'Empowerment and Localization,' as the honorary sponsor of the conference.

In his remarks, HE Sheikh Dr. Thani bin Ali Al-Thani, a member of the Board of Directors for International Relations reviewed QICCA's achievements, emphasizing that it was established in 2006 by a decision of the Qatar Chamber's Board of Directors, underscoring the Centre's commitment to promoting the culture of arbitration and expanding the utilization of arbitration as one of the most important alternative means for resolving commercial disputes. 

He mentioned that QICCA has organized numerous international events, conferences, and specialized seminars to examine alternative means for dispute settlement.

His Excellency noted that the ‘Arab Arbitration Conference’ serves as an essential platform for addressing Arab and international arbitration developments, aiming to support and promote the arbitration industry in the Arab region and foster cooperation among those interested in this field.

Dr. Thani further expressed QICCA’s interest in participating in the conference as an honorary sponsor to engage in discussions concerning issues and developments in both Arab and international arbitration, especially since one of the most important goals of the conference is for participants to be familiar with the latest developments in Arab and international arbitration, in addition to localizing and supporting the arbitration industry in the Arab region, and reducing the migration of arbitration cases to foreign arbitration headquarters, explaining that the conference is considered an opportunity to open horizons of cooperation between arbitrators from various Arab countries.

During the conference, numerous international arbitration experts from various Arab countries provided insights into the role of laws and legislation in facilitating and localizing the arbitration industry in the Arab region. They also discussed the role of the Arab judiciary in promoting localization and enabling arbitration, as well as the contributions of arbitration centers and institutions in this context. Additionally, the legal and moral responsibilities of arbitrators and their influence on empowerment were topics of discussion.

The event witnessed the participation of 110 prominent Arab figures representing various arbitration institutions, chambers of commerce, and professional unions from 18 Arab and African countries. (QNA)