Bashar H. Malkawi, Author at Kluwer Arbitration Blog

UAE as Friendly Hub for Arbitration Again

Bashar H. Malkawi (University of Sharjah (UAE))/January 19, 2019January 19, 2019 /Leave a comment

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As a development in the arbitration scene and as a bid to attract investment, the UAE modified article 257 of its Penal Code so as to exclude arbitrators from its coverage (Federal Code No. 24 of 2018). The old version of article 257 of the UAE Penal Code (as had been introduced by Federal Code…

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Can Article 25 Arbitration Serve as a Temporary Alternative to WTO Dispute Settlement Process?

Bashar H. Malkawi (University of Sharjah (UAE))/January 5, 2019September 10, 2019 /Leave a comment

The World Trade Organization (WTO) was born on January 1, 1995 and its Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU) provides a binding means for WTO members to resolve disputes arising under WTO agreements. This post summarizes WTO DSU dispute settlement and considers, whether in light of recent developments, article 25…