Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration

What Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration does

Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) is a non-profit institutional arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) center established in 2006 and affiliated with Qatar Chamber, the country's principal business organization. Headquartered in Lusail, Doha, Qatar, QICCA provides arbitration, conciliation, and mediation services for commercial disputes across construction, engineering, maritime, and banking sectors, alongside arbitrator training and certification programs. Its core products include the 2024 Arbitration Rules and 2026 Conciliation Rules (procedural frameworks governing disputes administered by the center), an e-filing and arbitrator registration system, online arbitration cost calculators, model arbitration clauses, and a roster of qualified arbitrators and experts.

QICCA monetizes primarily through transactional filing and registration fees on arbitration cases, arbitrator registration fees, and professional services revenue from training programs — notably the multi-stage 'Qualification and Preparation of Arbitrators Programme' conducted with Qatar University's Centre for Continuing Education since 2007. Its go-to-market is event- and institution-driven: seminars, training cohorts, international conferences (including the 6th World Conference on International Arbitration scheduled for November 2026), and direct access to Qatar Chamber's member companies. The organization reaches international audiences through conference participation in markets such as India and Oman, and through inclusion in the Global Arbitration Review (GAR) Regional Guide whitelist for 2025 — one of only three institutions in Africa and the Middle East to receive that recognition.

Operationally, QICCA functions as a specialized division within Qatar Chamber rather than an independent legal entity, with governance tied to the Chamber's board. Headcount is reported in the 101–250 range. Financial information is not publicly disclosed; the QR 3 billion figure cited publicly refers to the aggregate value of cases registered in 2023, not organizational revenue. The center's strategic positioning is anchored in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030, the New Qatari Arbitration Law (Law No. 13 of 2017), and adherence to UNCITRAL-aligned international standards.

Name

Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration

Legal name

Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration

Website

https://qicca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

QICCA is a non-profit institutional arbitration and ADR center affiliated with Qatar Chamber, providing commercial arbitration, conciliation, and mediation services plus arbitrator training programs in Doha, Qatar.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alternative Dispute Resolution Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411), All Other Legal Services (541199)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Litigation & Dispute Resolution (BPAHAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Legal & Compliance Conferences (MPAGAGAI)

Keywords

• Commercial arbitration services
• Alternative dispute resolution
• Conciliation mediation services
• Arbitrator training programs
• Institutional arbitration rules

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Arbitration Filing and Registration Fees: Revenue generated from arbitration case registrations, filing fees, and administrative charges for processing disputes submitted to the center.
2. Arbitrator Registration: Fees for arbitrator registration and certification programs.
3. Training Programs: Revenue from 'Qualification and Preparation of Arbitrators Programme' and specialized training courses conducted in partnership with Qatar University and other institutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

QICCA is an institutional arbitration and conciliation center that administers commercial dispute resolution proceedings under its 2024 Arbitration Rules and 2026 Conciliation Rules. It provides e-filing, arbitrator registration, an online cost calculator, model contract clauses, and a structured qualification/training program for arbitrators delivered with Qatar University.

Product overview

QICCA offers a unified dispute resolution platform centered on arbitration and conciliation/mediation services. The product portfolio includes procedural rule sets (2024 Arbitration Rules, 2026 Conciliation Rules), an e-filing and registration system for submitting notices and responses, an arbitration costs calculator, and model arbitration clauses. Supporting services include arbitrator registration, a directory of qualified arbitrators and experts, training courses, and the Qualification and Preparation of Arbitrators Programme conducted with Qatar University.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arbitration Services Core institutional arbitration service that administers commercial disputes under QICCA's procedural rules, providing case administration, arbitrator appointment, and award issuance for businesses.
• Conciliation/Mediation Services Alternative dispute resolution service using conciliation and mediation to resolve commercial disputes, governed by QICCA's conciliation rules.
• 2024 Arbitration Rules Updated procedural rules governing the conduct of arbitration proceedings administered by QICCA, aligned with international arbitration standards.
• 2026 Conciliation Rules Updated procedural rules for conciliation and mediation proceedings administered by QICCA, replacing the 2012 version to strengthen Qatar's dispute resolution framework.
• E-filing & Registration System Electronic platform for submitting Notice of Arbitration, responses, and arbitrator registration applications online, enabling remote access to QICCA's services.
• Arbitration Costs Calculator
• Model Arbitration Clauses Standard arbitration clause templates provided by QICCA for parties to incorporate into commercial contracts to specify QICCA-administered dispute resolution.
• Qualification and Preparation of Arbitrators Programme Structured training program conducted in cooperation with Qatar University's Centre for Continuing Education, qualifying legal professionals in arbitration theory and practice through five stages including mock trial training.
• Arbitration Request Form Official form provided by QICCA for parties to initiate arbitration proceedings with the center.

Quantifiable outcome

• QR 3 billion in registered cases in 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Sheikh Dr. Thani bin Ali Al Thani, Vice-Chairman of QICCA, appointed as member of CRCICA Board of Trustees. This marks the first time a Qatari figure has joined this Board, which comprises leading Asian and African figures specialized in international arbitration, law, business, and trade. The appointment recognizes contributions to developing arbitration and dispute resolution systems at regional and international levels.
• India ADR Week 2026minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 May 2026QICCA joined as Supporting Organisation for India ADR Week 2026, participating in international ADR community events.
• Continuing Education CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2025QICCA and Continuing Education Center signed agreement to enhance collaboration, building on their existing training partnership.
• Qatar University - Centre for Continuing EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 February 2025Long-standing partnership for the 'Qualification and Preparation of Arbitrators Programme.' The program, held at Qatar University Law College, includes five stages covering commercial arbitration concepts, case management procedures, drafting arbitration awards, and practical mock trial training. The partnership has been renewed multiple times since 2017.
• International Islamic University Malaysia - ISTACminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2018QICCA and ISTAC signed cooperation agreement to enhance mutual cooperation in arbitration training and development.
• Qatar UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2017QICCA and Qatar University signed agreement for arbitration training cooperation, with renewed partnerships in subsequent years.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ICC International Court of Arbitration: The world's largest and most established international arbitration institution, headquartered in Paris. Directly comparable as a provider of institutional arbitration rules and case administration services for commercial disputes. QICCA's Vice Chairman Sheikh Thani bin Ali was appointed to the ICC Court of Arbitration in 2018, underscoring direct institutional ties.
• London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA): Historic London-based international arbitration institution. Comparable in providing administered arbitration under its own procedural rules, with similar focus on commercial disputes and international users. LCIA's model of institutional neutrality and rule-based administration is the template QICCA emulates.
• Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC): Asia-leading international arbitration institution with globally recognized rules and administered arbitration services. Comparable in modernizing procedural rules and operating e-filing platforms; HKIAC represents a similar trajectory of institutional maturation that QICCA aspires to.
• China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC): Major international commercial arbitration institution headquartered in Beijing. Comparable in providing institutional arbitration rules, conciliation/mediation services, and arbitrator training programs under a chamber-affiliated structure similar to QICCA's relationship with Qatar Chamber.
• Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC): One of the leading global arbitration institutions, frequently used for disputes involving MENA parties. Comparable in offering institutional arbitration rules, e-filing portals, and cost calculators. Represents the type of international competitor QICCA must differentiate against for cross-border case flow.

Regional players

• Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC): Malaysia-based arbitration institution (formerly KLRCA) serving ASEAN commercial disputes. Comparable in offering institutional arbitration, mediation, and training programs under a chamber-aligned governance model, with similar positioning to QICCA as a regional ADR hub.
• DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre: Joint venture between DIFC and LCIA operating in the Dubai International Financial Centre. Comparable as a regional institutional arbitration provider focused on Middle East commercial disputes, serving a similar cross-border user base as QICCA in the GCC region.

Direct peers

• Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA): Saudi Arabia's primary institutional arbitration body, operating in the same GCC market as QICCA. Most directly comparable in geographic proximity, customer base (GCC commercial entities), and institutional structure as a chamber-affiliated national ADR provider competing for the same regional dispute resolution demand.
• Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC): UAE-based arbitration and conciliation center operating in the same GCC regional market as QICCA. Directly comparable in serving commercial disputes in MENA, with similar institutional offering of arbitration rules, mediator/conciliator rosters, and e-filing infrastructure.
• Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA): Regional MENA arbitration institution operating under the auspices of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization. Most directly comparable to QICCA in terms of regional focus, institutional structure, and customer base. QICCA's Vice Chairman joined CRCICA's Board of Trustees in 2026.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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