MECIA Model Arbitration Clause
“All disputes, controversies or claims arising out of or relating to this contract, including the validity, invalidity, breach, or termination thereof, shall be resolved by arbitration in accordance with the Rules of Arbitration of the Middle East Court of International Arbitration (MECIA) in force at the time of the commencement of the arbitration, which rules are deemed to be incorporated by reference into this clause.
The number of arbitrators shall be [one/three]. (Parties can opt for a sole arbitrator or a three-member tribunal)
The seat, or legal place, of arbitration shall be [City, Country]. (Parties should specify their preferred city and country)
The language to be used in the arbitral proceedings shall be [English/Arabic/other]. (Parties should specify their preferred language)
The governing law of the contract shall be the substantive law of [Country]. (Parties should specify the country whose laws they wish to apply to the contract)”
Note: Square brackets are used to indicate choices or placeholders that need to be filled in based on the parties’ preferences. It’s important that parties review and customize the clause to ensure it aligns with their specific contractual needs and seek legal counsel to ensure its proper incorporation.
