Federal Arbitration Law - Recent Amendments Enhance Transparency And Impartiality

Introduction

In a significant development, the UAE has introduced remarkable amendments to its Federal Arbitration Law through Federal Decree-Law No. 15/2023. This law, which amends certain provisions of Federal Law No. 6/2018 on Arbitration, brings about significant changes aimed at strengthening the arbitration process in the UAE.

Amendment to Article 10 - Qualifications of the Arbitrator

One of the key amendments is to Article 10 of Federal Law No. 6/2018, which outlines the qualifications of an arbitrator. The updated provisions, as per Federal Decree-Law No. 15/2023, emphasize the importance of the arbitrator's personal and professional qualifications. The key amendments include: