Recent Arbitration–related Developments in the UAE

Abstract

This is an important year for arbitration in the U.A.E. following the release of draft arbitration laws by the U.A.E. federal government and by the Dubai International Financial Centre, and the establishment of a new arbitration centre located in Dubai in a joint venture between the Dubai International Financial Centre and the London Court of International Arbitration. Following an overview of these three important developments,this article assesses their likely impact for arbitration in the U.A.E. and the wider region.