Message from the CEO
"Complementing the State of Qatar’s efforts in advancing its economic landscape and creating a globally receptive business environment, the QICDRC has strengthened its position as a world-class specialised judicial authority throughout 2021. In this context, we recently announced the expansion of our jurisdiction to include the Qatar Free Zones and the Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA). This move is poised to accelerate the inflow of foreign direct investment into Qatar, backed by a secure and functioning legal dispute resolution mechanism."
"It is also part of our overall strategic directive to further Qatar’s role as a global business player and boost the country’s contribution to the wider legal community. This is of particular importance at a time when the world is experiencing grave insecurity across all spheres of life. Economies and businesses are making a rapid move to digital. At the QICDRC, innovation and state-of-the-art technologies have long guided our approach to digital dispute resolution services that effectively broaden access to justice – and have continued to deliver seamlessly via fully-integrated online hearings throughout the last year.
In the same vein, our Pro Bono Service for individuals with limited financial means has added another layer of security for those seeking legal advice, assistance and representation as part of a modern legal model for commercial and civil dispute resolution in Qatar.
For individuals, businesses, and others, whether located in Qatar or abroad, the Qatar International Court stands as a dependable resource for swift, fair, and efficient judgements and mediation services. Despite the ongoing global challenges, we are also expectant of the historic moments our nation is set to witness, and we are ready to support its upwards trajectory in 2022 and beyond."
— FAISAL RASHID AL-SAHOUTI, CEO
