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The Investment and Trade Court has signed a cooperation agreement with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), aimed at strengthening partnership and exchanging expertise in the field of intellectual property rights protection.The agreement was signed by President of the Investment and Trade Court Judge Khalid bin Ali al-Obaidli and Director of the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center Ignacio De Castro Llamas, in the presence of Director of the Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department at Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) Abdulbasit al-Ajji, along with a number of judges and court officials.The agreement focuses on supporting the development of an advanced judicial environment capable of keeping pace with best international practices, thereby enhancing the court’s role in protecting intellectual property rights and improving the investment climate in the State of Qatar.Al-Obaidli stated that the agreement reflects the Investment and Trade Court’s commitment to engaging with leading international institutions and benefiting from their expertise, which strengthens Qatar’s position as a developed centre for intellectual property protection and the resolution of commercial and investment disputes.Following the signing, the WIPO delegation toured the court’s facilities, where they were briefed on its various departments and the mechanisms it employs to adjudicate commercial and investment cases.They praised the advanced capabilities and infrastructure they observed, which reflect the court’s status as a pioneering judicial institution both locally and internationally.

Qatar's Investment and Trade Court has reported a 98% case resolution rate in the 2024-25 judicial year.In a statement Monday, the Court said it handled 11,529 cases between September 2024 and June 30, 2025, including 8,924 first-instance cases, 262 urgent cases, and 2,243 appeals.The statement added that the same period saw the establishment of specialised chambers to handle disputes related to construction and contracting, commercial papers, and insurance companies and the activation of E-litigation.The Investment and Trade Court President, Judge Khalid bin Ali al-Obaidli, hailed the accomplishment during the court's Fourth Assembly, held via video conferencing.He expressed pride in the efforts of the honourable judges and their vital role in advancing the course of justice."Our meeting today provides an opportunity to evaluate what has been accomplished, and to discuss future plans to enhance the Court's performance, while reinforcing the values of justice and efficiency," al-Obaidli said in a statement on the Court's website. "The achievements of the past year were the result of your collective dedication and constructive collaboration."The assembly approved the formation of the first-instance and appellate chambers for the 2025-26 judicial season.According to official statistics, the average case duration across all levels was 19 days. The average duration of cases in First Instance Panels (multi-judge benches) was 47 days, while the average in First Instance—Single Judge Circuits was 22 days.In the appeals chambers, the average case duration was 36 days, and in urgent and interim matters, it was 28 days.The Court was established under Law No 21 of 2021, which represented a qualitative leap in the judicial sector. The Court has significantly contributed to expediting dispute resolution in trade and investment cases, while enhancing the Qatari business environment in line with the country's broader digital transformation initiatives.