The Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) of the Qatar Chamber has approved its updated conciliation rules, marking an important step in the continued development of its dispute resolution framework.
The updated conciliation rules has came to effect on February 1, and comes as part of QICCA’s ongoing extensive efforts to enhance dispute resolution mechanisms and to continuously improve the scope, effectiveness, and professionalism of the services it provides to the business community both locally and internationally.
QICCA Vice-Chairman, HE Dr. Sheikh Thani bin Ali Al-Thani, affirmed that the updated rules represent a significant step forward in enhancing the conciliation process, noting that they reflect the Center’s strong commitment to continuously developing its dispute resolution mechanisms in line with international best practices.
Sheikh Ali Al-Thani emphasized that the new rules have been carefully designed to provide a more flexible, efficient, and transparent framework, aimed at better serving the interests of all parties involved in commercial disputes.
Secretary-General of QICCA, Ibrahim Mohamed Shahbek, praised the updated rules, describing them as an important advancement that strengthens the Center’s conciliation system and reinforces its role in resolving commercial disputes.
The Secretary-General noted that the amendments will contribute to improving service quality, accelerating dispute resolution procedures, and supporting the business sector by offering effective and efficient alternatives to traditional litigation.
QICCA reaffirmed its continued commitment to enhancing its services and providing modern, reliable dispute resolution mechanisms that keep pace with developments in the business environment, ultimately contributing to the creation of a more attractive and competitive investment climate in Qatar.
