Beyond The Award: Enforcing Arbitral Decisions In The UAE

International arbitration is widely regarded as one of the most effective mechanisms for resolving cross-border commercial disputes. For businesses operating internationally, it offers neutrality, procedural flexibility, and a forum that sits outside national court systems, making it the dispute resolution method of choice for international commercial contracts.

Yet practitioners and businesses quickly recognise an important reality that securing an arbitral award is only one part of the journey. The real challenge often lies in ensuring that the award can be recognised and enforced in the jurisdictions where the losing party’s assets are located. An award that cannot be enforced is, in practical terms, of limited value.