QICCA Concludes ‘Qualification and Preparation of Arbitrators Program’

Doha: The Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) at Qatar Chamber concluded the Qualification and Preparation of Arbitrators Program,' held in cooperation with Qatar University's Center for Continuing Education. The program aimed to prepare and qualify Qatari personnel through a scientific and training curriculum focused on arbitration. HE QICCA Board Member for International Relations Sheikh Dr. Thani bin Ali Al-Thani delivered the graduation certificates to the 25 trainees who completed the fifth stage of the program, titled "Practical Trial." In a statement, HE Sheikh Dr. Thani bin Ali said that, since its launch in 2016, QICCA's program has graduated many trainees in the field of arbitration who play a major role in the country's arbitration processes today. He noted that the program equips its graduates with comprehensive knowledge of arbitration, covering procedural, practical, and legal aspects. He also highlighted that the center helps program graduates refine their exp ertise and gain practical experience by involving them in arbitration cases, provided the parties involved do not object. Sheikh Dr. Thani bin Ali emphasized the growing awareness of the importance of arbitration as a means of settling disputes arising from commercial contracts. He noted that arbitration in Qatar is experiencing significant growth due to increased economic and commercial activity. He highlighted the program's broad turnout, attracting numerous employees from governmental and semi-governmental entities, particularly in legal and engineering fields. The registration for the next edition will be opened soon, he added. Source: Qatar News Agency