QICCA Arbitration Rules 2024—overview of the main changes

Table of contents

• The key features of and significant changes to the QICCA Arbitration Rules
• Enhanced arbitral efficiency and technological integration
• Multi-party and multi-contract arbitration
• Expedited procedure
• Emergency arbitration
• Disclosure of third-party funding
• Default seat of arbitration
• Are there any novel or unusual features?

Article summary

Arbitration analysis: The Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) is the leading arbitral institute in Qatar. On 1 January 2025, QICCA launched its new arbitration rules (‘the 2024 Rules’), updating its previous 2012 Rules. The 2024 Rules introduce, for the first time, provisions relating to consolidation, expedited proceedings and emergency arbitration, among others. Updates have also been introduced to reflect technological advances, and to enhance efficiency. These changes further align QICCA’s rules with international best practices, ensuring that the arbitration process under the 2024 Rules is streamlined and efficient, and enhancing transparency and adaptability to modern arbitration demands. Parties should familiarise themselves with the 2024 Rules and consider updating their arbitration agreements.