Sharia law shapes the legal frameworks in the Middle East. Traditionally, it was the primary uncodified source of law in the region. However, throughout the 20th century, many Middle Eastern countries developed their own Civil Codes, which continue to be rooted in Sharia principles. One of the key areas where Sharia law exerts substantial influence […]
Bahrain Arbitration
International Construction Arbitration in the Middle East
The construction industry is a leading economic sector in the Middle East, where a large number of infrastructure projects worth billions of dollars are commenced each year. Construction disputes are inevitable due to activity in the construction industry and arbitration is the preferred dispute resolution mechanism for such disputes, especially for foreign parties. Construction disputes […]
Arbitration in Bahrain
Bahrain updated its arbitration law not long ago. Legislative Decree No. 9 of 2015 (the “BAA”) has incorporated the Model Law of the United Nations Commission for International Trade Law (the “Model Law“) in its entirety and included some additional provisions regarding the parties’ representation (Article 6 of the BAA) and arbitrators’ liability (Article 7 […]
