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Arbitrating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Arbitration in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been subject to material reform in recent years which has had a positive effect in the realm of dispute resolution. The new arbitration law, enacted by Royal Decree No. M/34 published in … Continue reading
Filed under Arbitration laws, Enforcement, Middle East
Opening of the Abu Dhabi Global Market Arbitration Centre
On 17 October 2018, the Abu Dhabi Global Market Arbitration Centre (ADGMAC) officially opened its doors to any parties looking to resolve their disputes through arbitration or mediation. The ADGMAC, based in Al Maqam Tower, Al Mayrah Island, offers parties … Continue reading
Filed under Middle East, UNCITRAL Model Law
First insight – the new UAE Federal Arbitration Law and the future for UAE arbitration
On 3 May 2018, HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, issued Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 promulgating the country’s much anticipated new Federal Arbitration Law (the “New Law“). The New Law, … Continue reading
New UAE Federal Arbitration Law issued
The President of the United Arab Emirates has issued Federal Law No. 6 of 2018, promulgating the much anticipated new federal arbitration law in the UAE. As we reported in March, the new federal law, which is based on the … Continue reading
Filed under Arbitration laws, Middle East
Recent arbitration developments in the UAE
In the last few months, there have been two notable developments in the United Arab Emirates relating to arbitration. First, it was announced on 27th February 2018 that the Federal National Council of the United Arab Emirates has approved the … Continue reading
Filed under Arbitration laws, Middle East, News, UNCITRAL Model Law
Inside Arbitration: Issue #5 of the publication from Herbert Smith Freehills’ Global Arbitration Practice
We are delighted to share with you the latest issue of the publication from the Herbert Smith Freehills Global Arbitration Practice, Inside Arbitration. In addition to sharing knowledge and insights about the markets and industries in which our clients operate, … Continue reading
ICC to open representative office in Abu Dhabi
The ICC has announced that it will be opening a representative office in the United Arab Emirates to service the Middle East and North Africa region. The office aims to be open by early 2018 in the new arbitration hearing … Continue reading
Filed under Institutions, Middle East, News
Appointment of arbitrators: English Court grapples conflicting case law and clarifies relevant principles when asked to assist with appointments
In its decision in Silver Dry Bulk Company Limited v Homer Hulbert Maritime Company Limited [2017] EWHC 44 (Comm) the English Court has considered and clarified the principles which apply to an application under section 18 of the English Arbitration … Continue reading