On 20 April 2016, UAE Vice President, Prime
Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum issued Decree No. 14 of 2016 establishing the
Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre (EMAC).
EMAC is a specialised arbitration centre which has the potential
to fill a geographic / time zone gap in the international
arbitration market and meet some of the needs of regional and
international companies operating in the maritime industry.
Decree No. 16 of 2016 was also issued on 20 April 2016 to
establish the organisational structure of EMAC, which comprises a
Board of Trustees who are each appointed for a renewable three year
term, an Executive Committee and an administrative body. The Board
of Trustees, which has a supervisory role, is headed by Sir Anthony
Colman, Chairman, and Mr Majid Obeid Bin Bashir, Vice Chairman.
There are a further 13 Trustees, including Clyde & Co
partner, and Head of Dispute Resolution (MENA), Chris Mills and
other
