Instructions Concerning Arbitration Clauses in Contracts of the Government of Dubai and its Departments and Corporations

Instructions

Concerning

Arbitration Clauses in Contracts of the

Government of Dubai and its Departments and Corporations[1]

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We, Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Dubai, do hereby issue the following Instructions:

1. No contract to which the Government of Dubai or its departments or corporations is a party shall stipulate that arbitration be conducted outside Dubai, or that any dispute in respect of arbitration or any arbitration proceedings be governed by any laws or rules other than the laws and rules in force in Dubai. Any provision that contradicts these Instructions shall be deemed void and non-binding upon the Government of Dubai and its departments and corporations.

2. These Instructions shall not apply retrospectively to any contracts executed prior to the effective date thereof.

3. These Instructions shall come into force on the day on which they are issued and shall be published in the Official Gazette.

Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Dubai

Issued in Dubai on 6 February 1988

Corresponding to 18 Jumada Al-Thaniyah 1408 A.H.

[1]Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict the Arabic text shall prevail.