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ARTICLE · 19 JANUARY 2026

Tom's Top Ten: Key Developments In International Arbitration In The Gulf In 2025

Looking back at 2025, here are ten notable developments in international arbitration in the Gulf region setting the stage for 2026...

United Arab EmiratesLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration

Looking back at 2025, here are ten notable developments in international arbitration in the Gulf region setting the stage for 2026:

1. Active UAE arbitration users: UAE users were among the top users of arbitration at the ICC (ranking fifth overall), LCIA (ranked fourth overall), and the SIAC (ranking fifth overall) (based on 2024 caseload statistics announced in 2025).

2. Saudi Arbitration Law: Saudi Arabia published a new draft arbitration law for public consultation, aiming to align even more with the UNCITRAL Model Law and international best practices.

3. QICCA Rules: The Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) updated its arbitration rules to provide for expedited procedures, electronic submissions and digital signatures, and consolidation and joinder.

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