Arbitrating at the Crossroads of East and West: An Overview of Prominent Arab National Arbitration Laws
16 Pages Posted: 6 Aug 2010
Date Written: May 5, 2008
Abstract
International companies and law firms increasingly look to the Middle East to invest and conduct business. Arbitration is often an excellent way to resolve disputes for these types of investments, but many investors feel anxious about the legal structure and application of local arbitration laws. This article addresses some of the most prominent national laws, demonstrating their differences and roots in Arab and Islamic history.
Keywords: Arbitration, Middle East, Gulf States, National Laws, Egypt, Qatar, UAE, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Smith, Rodney Quinn and Ibrahem, Omar, Arbitrating at the Crossroads of East and West: An Overview of Prominent Arab National Arbitration Laws (May 5, 2008). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1654008 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1654008
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