Wednesday 10 / June / 2026
Muscat: The Oman Commercial Arbitration Center, affiliated with the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, today unveiled its new corporate identity, marking a strategic turning point in the Centre's history. The unveiling took place under the patronage of His Excellency Munir bin Ali Al-Muniri, Vice President of Operations at the Oman Investment Authority.
His Excellency Faisal bin Abdullah Al-Rawas, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, affirmed that the Chamber views the Oman Commercial Arbitration Center as a vital institutional arm supporting the business and investment environment.
He added that the Chamber continues to provide the necessary support to develop the Centre's operations and enhance its institutional capabilities to align with international best practices in commercial arbitration and dispute resolution.
Al-Rawas explained that the launch of the new corporate identity and the Centre's upgraded rules reflect a new phase of qualitative development aimed at improving procedural efficiency, enhancing transparency and governance, and expediting dispute resolution. This, in turn, contributes to strengthening investor and private sector confidence in the commercial arbitration system in the Sultanate of Oman.
He added that the Chamber will continue to support the Center's initiatives and future plans, including digital transformation, developing specialised competencies, and expanding institutional partnerships, stemming from its role in enhancing the competitiveness of the national economy and improving the investment environment to achieve the goals of Oman Vision 2040.
Dr. Khalid bin Salim Al-Saidi, Chairman of the Center's Board of Directors, delivered a speech in which he explained that commercial arbitration is no longer merely an alternative dispute resolution method, but has become a fundamental pillar of the modern business environment and an influential element in strengthening investor confidence and achieving economic stability. From this perspective, the Center continues to work on developing its institutional and regulatory frameworks to keep pace with the rapid changes in the world of trade and investment and to align with best practices and international standards adopted by leading arbitration institutions worldwide.
Al-Saidi noted that the issuance of the center's new rules was the result of an in-depth study of recent international experiences and a comprehensive review of developments in the arbitration sector in recent years. These rules prioritize enhancing procedural efficiency, expediting dispute resolution, leveraging modern technologies, and reinforcing the principles of governance, transparency, and fairness.
Dr. Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Mundhiri, CEO of the center, discussed the center's new logo and official colors.
He reviewed the new rules and the importance of their development to align with modern advancements in international arbitration and evolving practices in international trade. The rules aim to enhance procedural efficiency, ensure equality between disputing parties, and provide a clear professional framework that contributes to reaching fair judgments in accordance with established rules and agreements reached by the parties.
Al-Mundhiri emphasized the Oman Commercial Arbitrations Center's commitment to continuously developing its services and keeping pace with best practices. This will contribute to supporting the business and investment environment and strengthening the confidence of both the public and private sectors in the commercial arbitration system in the Sultanate of Oman.
The Center also announced the Arbitration Competition and Muscat Arbitration Days, along with the amended Arbitration Rules 2026. It also unveiled its 2025 Annual Report and reviewed its key milestones and achievements over the past period, outlining its future plans and introducing the Center's new rules. These rules aim to enhance the Center's role in developing the commercial arbitration and dispute resolution system in the Sultanate of Oman. The Center also highlighted its efforts in registering arbitrators, mediators, and experts according to specific professional standards, 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 to strengthen cooperation and institutional partnerships supporting the development of the commercial arbitration system in the Sultanate of Oman. In line with the Center's digital transformation initiative, the agreement was signed by Dr. Abdullah Al-Mundhiri, CEO of the Center, and Mahmoud Al-Nafai, founder of Info Spark.
A panel discussion on the new rules of the Oman Center for Commercial Arbitration, their application, competencies, and expectations, was held with the participation of several legal and arbitration specialists. The discussion addressed the mechanism for implementing the Center's new rules and future prospects.
The ceremony was attended by a number of Their Excellencies the Undersecretaries of Ministries, Their Eminences, a select group of lawyers, arbitrators, investors, representatives of major companies and government agencies, and a number of those interested in commercial arbitration from within and outside the Sultanate of Oman.
