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What language are Court proceedings in?

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Proceedings in the Court are usually conducted in English. However, Court proceedings can also be conducted in Arabic should the parties agree so.

May I attend to observe Court proceedings?

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Yes, Court proceedings are generally open to the public. Public seating is provided for those who wish to observe cases.

What types of cases does the Court hear?

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The Court has the jurisdiction to hear civil and commercial disputes pursuant to Article 8(3)(c) of QFC Law No 7 of 2005 (as amended).

Is the Court a foreign court?

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Qatar International Court is a specialised Qatari Court, applying international best practices in civil and commercial disputes.

What happens if I don’t comply with an Order of the Court?

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The Court may make a cost award against you, dismiss your Appeal, or strike out your Response.

If someone files a defence, am I entitled to respond?

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Yes. If you bring a case against a party who then files a defence, you will be given an opportunity to file a reply.

Can I ask the Court to order the disclosure of documents or other pieces of evidence?

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Yes. The Court has the power to order disclosure as it considers appropriate.

What if the judges can’t agree?

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If the judges can’t reach a unanimous decision on your case, then the judgment of the Court will be that of the majority of the judges.

When will the Court make a decision on my case?

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The Court will issue a judgment after it has heard all the evidence and any submissions made by the lawyers.

The Court may issue its judgment on the same day it hears your case. In other instances, however, the judges may need more time to consider the case and deliver a judgment.

Where do the Court hearings take place?

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The Court hearings take place in a specialist courtroom located on the 12th floor of the Qatar Financial Centre Tower 2. A location map can be found on this website.

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What language are Court proceedings in?

May I attend to observe Court proceedings?

What types of cases does the Court hear?

Is the Court a foreign court?

What happens if I don’t comply with an Order of the Court?

If someone files a defence, am I entitled to respond?

Can I ask the Court to order the disclosure of documents or other pieces of evidence?

What if the judges can’t agree?

When will the Court make a decision on my case?

Where do the Court hearings take place?

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