Oman as a New Arbitration Hub: What This Means for Investors and Business Owners
MUSCAT, DECEMBER 3, 2025 — The inaugural Muscat Arbitration Days 2025 commenced on Wednesday, December 3, under the patronage of Abdulsalam bin Mohammed Al Murshidi, Chairman of the Oman Investment Authority (OIA). This pioneering event in Oman has brought together leading arbitrators, legal practitioners, policymakers, and industry experts from across the globe.
Recognized as a significant addition to the international arbitration calendar, the forum underscores Muscat’s growing prominence as a regional hub for arbitration and dispute resolution. Discussions focus on the establishment of a strong regional arbitration framework and key disputes in sectors such as oil and gas, maritime, finance, and insurance.
Dr. Khalid Al Saidi, Chairman of the Oman Commercial Arbitration Centre, highlighted arbitration as a dependable, equitable, and efficient method for resolving disputes, thereby boosting investor confidence in Oman’s business climate. He reaffirmed the Centre’s dedication to creating a modern, integrated arbitration ecosystem characterized by advanced legal and technical standards, expert support, and strategic partnerships with regional and international arbitration bodies.
Dr. Al Saidi also noted that this first edition of Muscat Arbitration Days features leading global legal experts and addresses the expanding role of artificial intelligence in streamlining arbitration processes and accelerating dispute resolution. He emphasized arbitration’s key role in fostering economic growth, aligning with Oman Vision 2040 by enhancing competitiveness while ensuring fairness, neutrality, and the safeguarding of commercial confidentiality.
The event further addresses critical enforcement challenges and the impact of artificial intelligence, reflecting evolving global trends in dispute resolution.
Muscat Arbitration Days firmly positions Oman as a trusted and progressive venue for commercial dispute resolution, supporting the goals of Oman Vision 2040 to strengthen the national business environment and boost the Sultanate’s global competitiveness.
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Muscat Arbitration Days 2025 solidifies Oman’s position as an emerging regional hub for arbitration and dispute resolution, presenting a strategic opportunity for businesses to engage with a reliable, efficient legal framework. The integration of artificial intelligence in arbitration offers a cutting-edge edge, reducing resolution times and costs, thereby enhancing investor confidence. Smart investors and entrepreneurs should leverage Oman’s evolving arbitration ecosystem to safeguard ventures, particularly in key sectors like oil, maritime, and finance, aligning with Oman Vision 2040’s goals for competitiveness and transparency.
