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Dispute Resolution Insights: the GCC's Rise as a Disputes Hub

By Cameron Cuffe, Emma Tormey and Tammam Kaissi

30 January 2026

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    Welcome to the first issue of Ashurst Middle East: Dispute Resolution Insights, our new publication dedicated to providing multi-jurisdictional insights and analysis for clients navigating the evolving dispute resolution landscape in the GCC.

    In this issue, we cover:

    • UAE: A modern approach to dispute resolution - recent steps to promote mediation and key developments at ArbitrateAD
    • Bahrain: The launch of the BICC and its innovative transnational judicial model with direct appeal pathway to Singapore's International Commercial Court
    • Saudi Arabia: The SCCA's continued growth, expanding caseload, and anticipated legislative reforms
    • Spotlight on upcoming trends for 2026: increasing use of AI and digital tools in dispute resolution

    We hope that you find this issue of Dispute Resolution Insights informative and engaging. Please do not hesitate to share your feedback or let us know if there are particular topics you would like us to address in future issues.

    Please click to download the full publication in PDF format.

    The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to.
    Readers should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.

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