UAE Issues Federal Arbitration Law no. 6/2018

We are pleased to inform you that His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, has issued Federal Law No. 6 of 2018, which formally promulgates a new arbitration law for the UAE and repeals the previous provisions contained within the Arbitration Chapter of the UAE Civil Procedures Law No. 11 of 1992.

The new law will enter into effect one month following the day of its publication and will apply to all arbitral proceedings that are ongoing at the time the law comes into effect.

The much-awaited self-standing arbitration law of 61 articles, which is based on the UNCITRAL Model Law, will significantly revamp UAE arbitration law. The new law is expected to build the UAE's reputation as a preferred seat for international arbitration in the region, since it is aligned with international best practice and standards.