2025-10-01
QICDRC Reviews Key Amendments to QFC Law, Its Updated and Procedural Rules
The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) has reviewed key amendments to the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) law and its updated regulations and procedural rules such as introduction of court fees and shortened appeal time limits.
These were discussed at a panel session “The Court’s New Regulations and Procedural Rules and Case Update”, organised in association with LexisNexis Middle East.
The updated rules and procedures introduced a number of substantive amendments, most notably the adoption of the national address mechanism for service, clarification of the court’s appeals process (along with Practice Direction No. 1 of 2025 (Appeals), and provisions concerning default judgment.
The speakers discussed the impact of these reforms on the efficiency of procedures before the court, and their role in enhancing access to justice.
The speakers also reviewed the amendments to the provisions of the QFC law (Law No 7 of 2005); most notably the introduction of court fees and the shortening of appeal time limits. These amendments are intended to expedite judicial proceedings and reduce frivolous claims.
They discussed the implications of these amendments for cases filed before the court, with the aim of clarifying them for participants, particularly the many legal practitioners who attended and who appear before the court.
“Today’s panel was an opportunity to discuss the key amendments introduced to the QFC law (Law No 7 of 2005) and the court’s amended rules and procedures issued in June 2025.
These were discussed at a panel session “The Court’s New Regulations and Procedural Rules and Case Update”, organised in association with LexisNexis Middle East.
The updated rules and procedures introduced a number of substantive amendments, most notably the adoption of the national address mechanism for service, clarification of the court’s appeals process (along with Practice Direction No. 1 of 2025 (Appeals), and provisions concerning default judgment.
The speakers discussed the impact of these reforms on the efficiency of procedures before the court, and their role in enhancing access to justice.
The speakers also reviewed the amendments to the provisions of the QFC law (Law No 7 of 2005); most notably the introduction of court fees and the shortening of appeal time limits. These amendments are intended to expedite judicial proceedings and reduce frivolous claims.
They discussed the implications of these amendments for cases filed before the court, with the aim of clarifying them for participants, particularly the many legal practitioners who attended and who appear before the court.
“Today’s panel was an opportunity to discuss the key amendments introduced to the QFC law (Law No 7 of 2005) and the court’s amended rules and procedures issued in June 2025.
These reforms represent a significant milestone for the court, strengthening the efficiency of its procedures and the quality of the services it provides to litigants and the public," said Mohamed al-Ansari, QICDRC case manager.
Source: GULF TIMES