Muscat, December 09 (QNA) - The Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration at Qatar Chamber (QICCA) participated in the "Muscat Arbitration Days 2025" conference, organized by the Oman Commercial Arbitration Centre in the Omani capital, featuring broad participation from a distinguished group of experts and specialists in arbitration from GCC countries and the Arab world.

HE QICCA's Vice-Chairman of the Board Sheikh Dr. Thani bin Ali Al-Thani represented the Center at the conference.

Speaking in the second panel session titled "Stronger Together – Building a Unified Regional Arbitration Ecosystem," HE Sheikh Dr. Thani bin Ali Al-Thani reviewed the stages of arbitration development in the State of Qatar.

He emphasised the strategic importance of unifying efforts and exchanging best practices among arbitration centers in the GCC, noting that such cooperation would accelerate the adjustment of policies and procedures and enhance the region's appeal as a reliable and effective destination for resolving commercial disputes at the international level.

The session, which featured prominent speakers and representatives from the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration, the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution, and the Commercial Arbitration Centre for the GCC, discussed ways to strengthen cooperation among GCC arbitration centers to create a more coherent and robust arbitration environment that meets the aspirations of the business and investment communities across the region.

On the sidelines of the conference, QICCA and the Oman Commercial Arbitration Centre signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in developing arbitration, conciliation, and dispute-resolution mechanisms.

The MoU aims to exchange expertise and knowledge, jointly promote services, and organize joint events and training programs, thereby benefiting practitioners and users of arbitration services in both countries and the region.

This signing reflects the shared vision between the two centers and reinforces the pioneering role of GCC countries in creating an integrated arbitration ecosystem that supports the business environment, keeps pace with global economic developments, and strengthens the region's position as a vital hub for trade and investment.

The conference addressed a range of topics in arbitration, including maritime arbitration, arbitration in the oil and gas sector, insurance arbitration, and arbitration in finance and contracts, in addition to legislative developments, the role of arbitration institutions, and the future of arbitration amid digital transformation. (QNA)