Doha, April 21 (QNA) - The Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA), affiliated with the Qatar Chamber, has hosted a webinar to discuss arbitration clauses in construction contracts.

The event, titled "Extension of the Arbitration Agreement to Third Parties in Construction Contracts", brought together a distinguished group of judges, lawyers, and legal experts from Qatar and abroad.

HE Vice Chairman of QICCA Sheikh Dr. Thani bin Ali Al-Thani said that the session's topic is particularly relevant to parties involved in complex construction contracts. He stressed the Center's commitment to shedding light on such issues in a manner that enhances transparency, ensures the stability of legal positions, and fosters an attractive and stable arbitration environment.

For his part, QICCA Secretary-General Ibrahim Shahbek affirmed the Center's commitment to organizing specialized seminars and webinars on a regular basis. He noted that the construction sector represents a fundamental pillar of the country's ongoing economic development.

Discussions addressed several key topics, most notably the circumstances under which an arbitration agreement may be extended to third parties, cases allowing third-party joining the arbitration proceedings, and practical challenges arising from multi-party arbitration.

Participants also reviewed practical applications from prominent international arbitration cases in which the issue of extending arbitration agreements to non-signatories was examined.

The webinar forms part of the Center's efforts to promote a culture of arbitration in the country and raise awareness of key legal and procedural challenges, contributing to the consolidation of justice, the rule of law, and the stability of legal positions, given their significant role in advancing the business environment. (QNA)