MENA region is fastest growth area globally for arbitration as better way to solve business disputes
As the International Chamber of Commerce's Court of Arbitration celebrates its 100th anniversary, President Claudia Salomon tells Africa Business how this global organisation has seen its highest growth in recent years in the MENA region. In the last 10 years, the number of parties coming to the ICC Court has tripled, with parties from the Middle East being the most frequently listed, notably from the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The nature of these cases mirrors the profile of the regional economy with some 70% relating to disputes arising from infrastructure and/or energy projects. And looking to the future, the Court is looking to its Abu Dhabi branch to handle the increased flow of work expected from Saudi Arabi's 'Vision 2030' development plans.
Since 1923 the ICC Court has played ...