QICDRC Attends 6th Full Meeting of SIFoCC in New Delhi

The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) has participated in the recent 6th full meeting of the Standing International Forum of Commercial Courts (SIFoCC), held in New Delhi, India.

The gathering brought together high-level delegations representing about 68 commercial courts from around the world, including chief justices, presidents of judicial councils, and senior judges.

This strong international presence reflects the increasingly important role of commercial courts in strengthening confidence in the rule of law and building stable, attractive legal and economic environments that support global investment.

Faisal Rashid al-Sahouti, QICDRC chief executive officer highlighted the key role played by it in supporting international judicial co-operation and advancing commercial justice systems.

SIFoCC serves as a leading platform for the exchange of expertise and best practices, and for strengthening collaboration among commercial courts worldwide — an effort that facilitates cross-border trade and enhances the efficiency and integrity of international judicial processes, according to him.

The meeting’s sessions covered a wide range of pressing topics, including advancing international judicial convergence through the development of shared standards and practices to support the recognition and enforcement of commercial judgments across borders.

Discussions also explored the implementation of arbitration and mediation awards, as well as practical mechanisms for document exchange and witness hearings between different judicial systems.

Participants examined issues relating to corporate legal responsibility in light of global challenges such as climate change, digital transformation, and the expansion of private finance, and the implications of these developments for commercial law.

In addition, the sessions addressed the use of artificial intelligence within judicial systems, underlining the importance of establishing clear ethical frameworks to safeguard judicial independence and uphold the principles of fair trial.

QICDRC had hosted the 5th full meeting of SIFoCC in Doha in April 2024, continuing Qatar’s efforts to strengthen international judicial co-operation and promote professional dialogue among commercial courts.

That meeting underscored Qatar’s position as a leading centre for commercial justice and a hub for the resolution of international business disputes.

Established in 2017 as a global judicial initiative, SIFoCC provides a unique platform for collaboration between commercial courts from diverse legal systems.

With 68 member courts worldwide, the forum works to promote professional cooperation, exchange judicial expertise, and develop practical mechanisms for resolving cross-border commercial disputes — contributing to greater stability in global commerce and enhancing confidence in the legal frameworks that underpin the world economy.