GCC Arbitration Forum Reinforces Co-Operation Between GCC Countries and US in Commercial Dispute Settlement

The Gulf-American Arbitration Forum, which was held recently in Washington DC, reinforced co-operation between the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) countries and the USA in the areas of commercial dispute settlement.

The forum - organised by the GCC Commercial Arbitration Center (GCCAC) - aims to exchange experiences with major arbitration centres and legal institutions.

The forum witnessed high participation of experts and representatives of international institutions specialised in arbitration, in addition to an official delegation from the GCC countries.

The first day’s agenda included a series of meetings with prominent legal bodies such as Georgetown University Law School and Curtis Law Firm, in addition to meetings with the Foley Hoag Foundation and diplomats from the French embassy.

The forum delegation visited the American Bar Association as well as had specialised meetings with prestigious law firms.

"This forum represents a strategic platform to strengthen bridges of co-operation with international partners, and an important occasion to shed light on the developments taking place in the Gulf arbitration system," Dr Kamal bin Abdullah al-Hamad, secretary-general of the GCCAC, said.

The forum reflects the centre's vision of openness to the world and providing efficient, neutral and flexible services that support the investment environment in the Gulf region.