Cairo, February 12 (QNA) - The Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA), under the Qatar Chamber, has been honoured by the State Lawsuits Authority of the Arab Republic of Egypt during the Authority's celebration marking the 150th anniversary of its establishment, held recently in Cairo.

The shield of honor was received, on behalf of the Center's Board of Directors, by HE Vice Chairman of the Board Sheikh Dr. Thani bin Ali bin Saud Al-Thani, from HE Chairman of the State Lawsuits Authority Counselor Dr. Hussein Madkour. The ceremony was attended by HE Minister of Justice of Egypt Counselor Adnan Fanjari, along with several ministers and senior officials of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

On this occasion, HE Sheikh Dr. Thani bin Ali bin Saud Al-Thani expressed his pleasure for the recognition, affirming that it reflects QICCA's prominent regional and international standing, as well as its role in promoting arbitration and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in Qatar and across the region.

He noted that the honour serves as an incentive to further develop the Center's activities and foster cooperation with legal and judicial institutions in sisterly and friendly countries, thereby contributing to enhancing the business environment and consolidating the principles of justice and the rule of law.

Sheikh Dr. Thani also emphasised the Center's commitment to expanding its regional and international partnerships and exchanging expertise with arbitration and dispute resolution institutions, in a manner that enhances procedural efficiency, expedites case resolution, and supports the investment climate in Qatar and the region.

For his part, HE Sheikh Dr. Thani bin Ali bin Saud Al-Thani presented HE Counselor Dr. Hussein Madkour, with a commemorative shield on behalf of QICCA, in recognition of the Authority's pioneering role in safeguarding public funds and its outstanding success rate in cases in which it represented the government. (QNA)