Mediation in Qatar

Quick Facts

• Legal Framework: Law No. 2 of 2017 promulgating the Civil and Commercial Arbitration Law was issued on 16 February 2017 and came into force on 12 April 2017. The law is largely based on UNCITRAL Model Law on Internati...
• Cultural Approach: Qatar has been one of few states in Arab region to legislate advanced Mediation Law for settlement of civil and commercial disputes. The cultural approach values modern dispute resolution mechanisms a...
• Typical Costs: QICDRC provides mediation services with institutional fee schedules. Costs determined by Mediation Law 2021 and QICDRC rules. Costs typically shared between parties unless otherwise agreed. Profession...

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Legal Framework

Law No. 2 of 2017 promulgating the Civil and Commercial Arbitration Law was issued on 16 February 2017 and came into force on 12 April 2017. The law is largely based on UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration. Qatar ratified the Singapore Convention. Law No. 20/2021 on Mediation in Settlement of Civil and Commercial Disputes was issued on 4 November 2021. Qatar is party to 69 bilateral treaties and 12 treaties with investment provisions.

Court System

The Qatar International Centre for Dispute Resolution (QICDRC) has independent judiciary comprised of civil and commercial court and Regulatory Tribunal. The Court offers mediation services to individuals and businesses whether located in Qatar or abroad. This is a voluntary process. Further research needed on specific court-annexed mediation programs outside QICDRC.

Mediator Regulations

QICDRC provides mediation services. The Mediation Law applies to mediations conducted in Qatar unless parties agree otherwise. The law requires mediation agreements to be in writing and recognises explicit contractual references to mediation as integral and binding. Professional standards maintained through QICDRC and legal practitioners. Further research needed on specific mediator certification processes.

Cultural Approach

Qatar has been one of few states in Arab region to legislate advanced Mediation Law for settlement of civil and commercial disputes. The cultural approach values modern dispute resolution mechanisms aligned with international best practices. Further research needed on specific cultural approaches to mediation.

Typical Costs

QICDRC provides mediation services with institutional fee schedules. Costs determined by Mediation Law 2021 and QICDRC rules. Costs typically shared between parties unless otherwise agreed. Professional mediator fees generally range from QAR 500-2,000 per hour for commercial mediation. Advanced legal framework suggests competitive fee structures.

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• New York Convention - Qatar (organization)

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