QICCA board member for International Relations Sheikh Dr Thani bin Ali al-Thani during the event.
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 Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
On the sidelines of the summit, Sheikh Thani signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) vice chairman and secretary general Wang Chengjie. The agreement aims to enhance cooperation between both parties in the field of arbitration and aligns with QICCA’s efforts to strengthen its international relations with prominent and prestigious arbitration centres worldwide.
In a statement, Sheikh 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, Sheikh Thani emphasised 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.
He thanked CIETAC for organising the summit and expressed hope that the MoU would contribute to strengthening cooperation between the two entities and facilitating the exchange of expertise and collaboration in organising arbitration-related events.
The summit is co-hosted by CIETAC, the UN 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’ and 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.
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