Comprehensive Paper on Arbitration Systems in the GCC | ||||
| Journal of Engineering Advances and Technologies for Sustainable Applications | ||||
| Volume 1, Issue 2, April 2025, Page 8-12 PDF (473.37 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original research paper | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/jeatsa.2025.427950 | ||||
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| Author | ||||
| Raed H. AbuZeyad | ||||
| MWD-Ministry of Defence of Bahrain, Manama, Bahrain | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Arbitration is a crucial mechanism for resolving commercial disputes, offering an effective alternative to traditional court litigation. This comprehensive research paper provides an in-depth analysis of the arbitration frameworks, key institutions, recent developments, challenges, and opportunities within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The study begins by examining the arbitration frameworks of each GCC country, highlighting their legal structures and prominent arbitration institutions. It then discusses recent developments in GCC arbitration, including legal reforms, institutional enhancements, technology integration, and increased training and awareness programs. Challenges and opportunities within the GCC arbitration landscape are also identified, such as the need for consistency and harmonization, enforcement of awards, cultural factors, and the development of local arbitration capacity. The research concludes by emphasizing the significant progress made by the GCC in developing and modernizing its arbitration systems, thereby positioning itself as a competitive hub for international commercial arbitration. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| arbitration; gcc; commercial disputes; legal framework; institutions; developments; challenges; and opportunities | ||||
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