Doha:Under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) at Qatar Chamber will organize the 6th edition of the 'World Conference on International Arbitration' on November 3-4.
According to Qatar News Agency, the conference, themed "ADR in a Changing World From Judicial Oversight to AI," is supported by the Ministry of Justice as Strategic Partner and QNB Group as Strategic Sponsor. The announcement was made during a press conference at Qatar Chamber headquarters, led by HE Vice Chairman of QICCA Dr. Sheikh Thani bin Ali Al-Thani and Secretary-General of QICCA Ibrahim Shahbik.
HE Dr. Sheikh Thani bin Ali Al-Thani expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for his patronage and highlighted the conference's focus on the latest developments in arbitration and mediation, particularly the role of technology and artificial intelligence in dispute resolution. The event will feature global bodies such as UNCITRAL, ICSID, PCA, and UNIDROIT.
The conference agenda includes sessions on the judiciary-arbitration relationship, improving arbitration procedures, investment protection, and the role of mediation, among other topics. It aims to facilitate the exchange of expertise among global experts, legal professionals, and arbitrators.
HE Dr. Sheikh Thani emphasized the importance of international arbitration in enhancing the investment climate and attracting foreign capital by offering legal certainty. He also announced the launch of an accredited Master's program in arbitration by Qatar Chamber and Lusail University next semester.
QICCA Secretary-General Ibrahim Shahbik noted the Center's ongoing efforts to organize workshops and provide specialized training in commercial arbitration, benefiting over 750 trainees in cooperation with Qatar University's Center for Continuing Education.
Source Qatar News Agency