The Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) at Qatar Chamber recently concluded the ‘Qualification and Preparation of Arbitrators Programme’, held in co-operation with Qatar University’s Centre for Continuing Education.

QICCA board member for International Relations Sheikh Dr Thani bin Ali al-Thani and QICCA secretary-general Ibrahim Shahbik attended the concluding ceremony.

Sheikh Dr Thani delivered the graduation certificates to the 25 trainees who completed the fifth stage of the programme, titled ‘Practical Trial’. The programme aimed to prepare and qualify Qatari personnel through a scientific and training curriculum focused on arbitration.

In a statement, Sheikh Dr Thani said since its launch in 2016, QICCA’s programme has graduated many trainees in the field of arbitration who play a major role in the country’s arbitration processes on Sunday. He noted that the programme equips its graduates with comprehensive knowledge of arbitration, covering procedural, practical, and legal aspects.

He also highlighted that the centre helps programme graduates refine their expertise and gain practical experience by involving them in arbitration cases, provided the parties involved do not object.

Sheikh Dr Thani emphasised the growing awareness of the importance of arbitration as a means of settling disputes arising from commercial contracts. He noted that arbitration in Qatar is experiencing significant growth due to increased economic and commercial activity.

He highlighted the programme’s broad turnout, attracting numerous employees from governmental and semi-governmental entities, particularly in legal and engineering fields. The registration for the next edition will be opened soon, he added.