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The last several years have seen rapid growth in the Middle East. Resource price booms have been favourable for local economies, and announcements such as Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 have sparked...
United Arab EmiratesLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
The last several years have seen rapid growth in the Middle
East. Resource price booms have been favourable for local
economies, and announcements such as Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030
have sparked massive investment across the region.
The stable and pro-business policies of countries, such as the
UAE, in the face of global instability since the COVID-19 pandemic
and regional instability, have also continued to drive substantial
growth in the Middle East.
But increased investment can lead to a rise in disputes.
What arbitration and dispute resolution trends can we expect to
see in the Middle East?
The evolution of the arbitration
landscape in the Middle East is demonstrated by a number of recent
legislative developments by which countries in the GCC are seeking
to modernise their legal frameworks in line with international
standards by establishing world-class arbitration centres and
adopting alternative methods of dispute resolution such as
mediation. This progression continues to cement the Middle East
region as a dynamic hub for international arbitration.
Nicholas Sharratt, Head of Dispute Resolution, Middle East
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