Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) participated in the China Arbitration Summit 2024, and events of the China Arbitration Week from 23-29 September in Beijing. HE Sheikh Dr. Thani bin Ali Al-Thani, a Board Member of the QICCA for International Relations, chaired the centre's delegation. QICCA's delegation also participated in the China-MENA Arbitration Summit, which focused on means to further strengthen communication and cooperation in international commercial arbitration, and to promote collaboration in dispute resolution between China and the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region. On the sidelines of the Summit, QICCA signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC). The MoU was signed by HE Sheikh Dr. Thani bin Ali Al-Thani and Wang Chengjie, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of CIETAC. The agreement aims to enhance cooperation between both parties in the field of arbitration and aligns wit h QICCA's efforts to strengthen its international relations with prominent and prestigious arbitration centers worldwide. In statements, HE Sheikh Dr. Thani bin Ali Al-Thani underscored the importance of signing the agreement in strengthening cooperation and communication between both sides in various fields. During the Summit, QICCA's delegation participated in several events to promote the development of arbitration in Qatar and highlight the role QICCA plays in Qatar. At the China-MENA Arbitration Summit, His Excellency emphasized the importance of arbitration in Qatar as an alternative means of resolving commercial disputes, highlighting the vital role played by QICCA in the Qatari business community. His Excellency thanked CIETAC for organizing the summit and expressed his hope that the MoU would contribute to strengthening cooperation between the two entities, facilitating the exchange of expertise and collaboration in organizing arbitration-related events. It is noteworthy that the Summit is co-ho sted by the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), the International Federation of Commercial Arbitration Institutions (IFCAI), and the All-China Lawyers Association (ACLA). The Summit focused on the theme "International Arbitration Transcending Eras". It brought together arbitration and legal experts from across the globe to share their views on cutting-edge and topical issues in the new era, explore the future direction of international arbitration, and jointly develop international arbitration that transcends eras. Source: Qatar News Agency