Wednesday 10 / June / 2026
Muscat: Oman Commercial Arbitration Centre, affiliated with Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), announced on Wednesday its new corporate identity. This marks a strategic turning point in the Centre's history. The announcement was made during a ceremony her under the patronage of Munir Ali Al Muniri, Deputy Chairman of Oman Investment Authority (OIA) for Operations.
Faisal Abdullah Al Rowas, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, affirmed that the Chamber views Oman Commercial Arbitration Centre as one of its key institutional arms supporting the business and investment environment. The Chamber continues to provide the necessary support to develop the Centre's operations and enhance its institutional capacities in line with international best practices in commercial arbitration and dispute resolution.
He explained that the launch of the Centre's new corporate identity and revised rules reflects a new phase of qualitative development. This phase aims to improve procedural efficiency, enhance transparency and governance, and accelerate dispute resolution. These efforts contribute to strengthening the confidence of investors and the private sector in Oman's commercial arbitration system.
Meanwhile, Dr. Khalid Salim Al Saidi, Chairman of the Centre's Board of Directors, delivered a speech in which he stated that commercial arbitration is no longer merely an alternative means of dispute resolution. Rather, it has become a fundamental pillar of the modern business environment and a key factor in enhancing investment confidence and achieving economic stability. From this perspective, the Centre continues to develop its institutional and regulatory frameworks to keep pace with rapid changes in the world of commerce and investment, while aligning with the best international standards and practices adopted by leading arbitration institutions worldwide.
On his turn, Dr. Abdullah Nasser Al Manthri, Chief Executive Officer of the Centre, spoke about the Centre's new official logo and colours. He also reviewed the Centre's new rules and the importance of developing them in line with contemporary developments in international arbitration and evolving practices in international trade. These rules aim to enhance procedural efficiency, ensure equality between disputing parties and provide a clear professional framework that contributes to reaching fair awards based on adopted rules and party agreement.
The Centre also announced an arbitration competition and the Muscat Arbitration Days. It unveiled the amended 2026 Arbitration Rules and released the 2025 Annual Report. Additionally, the Centre reviewed its key milestones and achievements over the past period, outlined its future plan, and introduced the new rules. These efforts reinforce its role in developing Oman's commercial arbitration and dispute resolution system, as well as its efforts to register arbitrators, mediators, and experts according to specified professional standards, thereby ensuring the selection of qualified professionals across various fields.
During the ceremony, an agreement was signed for the design and development of a case management platform. This agreement aims to strengthen collaboration and institutional partnerships that support the development of Oman's commercial arbitration system. The agreement was signed by Dr. Abdullah, CEO of the Centre and Mahmoud Al Naafi, Founder of InfoSpark Company.
A panel discussion was held on the Centre's new rules, addressing their application, competencies, and expectations. The session featured the participation of several legal and arbitration specialists. Discussions covered the mechanism for implementing the Centre's new rules and future expectations.
The ceremony was attended by a number of Undersecretaries of Ministries, distinguished scholars, an elite group of legal professionals, arbitrators, investors, representatives of major corporations and government entities.
