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The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) has concluded its 2026 training programme on international commercial courts, featuring lectures, panel discussions and applied workshops on relevant legislation.  The program highlighted the procedures and practices of QICDRC and the Regulatory Tribunal of the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), bringing together 25 qualified lawyers and legal practitioners who gained practical insights into the legal frameworks and procedural rules governing court proceedings and appeals before the court’s appellate division.  It covered the key stages of litigation, including emergency motions, commencement of proceedings, defences and counterclaims, jurisdictional disputes, disclosure and case preparation, hearings and evidence, judgments, court orders and damages, costs and enforcement, appeals, and proceedings before the regulatory tribunal.  By reviewing pending and previously heard cases, participants deepened their understanding of court procedures, including oral argument, legal analysis and litigation strategy. The sessions also addressed ethical and procedural issues confronting attorneys practicing before international commercial courts.  QICDRC CEO Faisal bin Rashid al-Sahouti said the programme underscored the court’s commitment to legal practitioners’ professional development and familiarising them with established court procedures. He said this knowledge helps expedite litigation, saving time and effort for litigants and judges while substantially improving court efficiency and access to justice.  QICDRC continues to offer professional development and knowledge-building initiatives to strengthen legal skills, promote international best practices and advance the State of Qatar’s legal community. 

The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) has concluded its three-day ‘Training Programme – International Commercial Courts: Practice and Procedure’.Held at QICDRC’s headquarters in Doha, the course gathered lawyers and legal professionals whose practice involves, or aspires to involve, appearances before international commercial courts.With the participation of The Rt Hon The Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, alongside QICDRC judges and senior legal representatives, the programme offered participants valuable first-hand perspectives throughout the sessions.Designed to provide participants with practical insight into international commercial litigation, the programme explored in depth the procedural framework governing commercial and regulatory proceedings, with particular reference to the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Civil and Commercial Court and Regulatory Tribunal.Through a dynamic mix of lectures, group work, and interactive workshops, participants gained experience applying legal principles to real-world case scenarios and cross-border disputes.The training covered a wide range of key topics, including commencing proceedings and urgent applications; jurisdictional disputes, defences, and counterclaims; evidence, hearings, and oral advocacy; judgments, orders, costs, and enforcement; appellate procedures; and practice before the Regulatory Tribunal.Ethical considerations in advocacy before international courts were also addressed, giving participants practical experience in applying common law principles within a global context.All participants received official certificates of participation signed by The Rt Hon The Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, president; and Faisal Rashid al-Sahouti, CEO of QICDRC, during a special awarding ceremony. QICDRC remains committed to advancing the professional development of lawyers in Qatar and the wider region.