Construction contracts at forefront of mega projects in Qatar: Sheikh Thani bin Ali Al-Thani

Webinar organized by Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) in cooperat

HE Member and representative of the State of Qatar at the ICC Court of Arbitration Sheikh Dr. Thani bin Ali Al-Thani said that construction contracts are at the fore of the mega projects being implemented in the state, pointing out that commercial arbitration is an effective way to resolve these disputes after the failure of friendly mechanisms such as negotiation, mediation, and others. Speaking at a webinar organized by Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) in cooperation with ICC Qatar and Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) on Wednesday, HE Sheikh Thani said that the Coronavirus pandemic has negatively affected world economies, as well as projects related to construction, urban development, and real estate development. His Excellency indicated that these projects faced many problems including shortages in raw materials and building materials, problems related to energy and employment. The webinar was held under the theme ‘Arbitration Construction Disputes during Covid-19 and Beyond’ to highlight many topics pertaining to arbitration in construction disputes during the pandemic and beyond.