The Ajman Arbitration Centre used a legal seminar to set out the standards applicants must meet for inclusion on its roster of arbitrators and experts the Emirates News Agency reported on February 1 2026. Applicants must submit academic qualifications a detailed curriculum vitae certificates of relevant work experience and a criminal record certificate along with a copy of their identification and a passport-sized photograph. The process also requires payment of a non-refundable application fee of 200 AED and an annual registration fee of 300 AED with submissions reviewed by the centre’s board of trustees.
Hindi Obaid Al Matrooshi the secretary-general of the Ajman Arbitration Centre stated that the roster had grown to 103 arbitrators and 58 experts according to a WAM dispatch. The centre has achieved a 100 percent processing rate for both arbitration requests and expert registration services the same report indicated. Al Matrooshi added that the centre had reduced service requirements by 24 percent while maintaining full compliance with local laws and international best practices.
Required documents for arbitrator registration include evidence of at least ten years of practical experience in a relevant field and completion of recognised arbitration training programmes the Ajman Chamber’s service directory shows. Experts must demonstrate seven years of specialised experience and provide sample reports from prior assignments. Both categories require an interview before the general secretariat and the taking of an oath before the secretary-general upon final approval.
The regulations also cover registration durations renewal procedures a code of professional conduct and mechanisms for suspension cancellation or grievance the Ajman Chamber posted on X in February 2026. Principles guiding the roster emphasise impartiality independence efficiency and equal opportunity. The centre’s board of trustees approves the final lists of accredited individuals and the associated criteria.
Across the UAE the Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre recorded a 67 percent rise in new arbitration filings during the first six months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025 according to figures released by the centre in September 2026. The total value of disputes submitted reached 985 million AED approaching the one billion AED mark. The centre had administered 122 matters since its launch with construction and real estate accounting for the majority of cases.
The Dubai International Arbitration Centre registered 262 cases in 2024 its annual report indicated reflecting sustained demand for institutional arbitration in the country. ArbitrateAD’s biennial report covering 2024 to 2026 noted a 38 percent increase in arbitration cases between its first and second year of operation. These trends underscore the growing role of specialised centres in resolving commercial disputes efficiently across the region.
