Dubai, UAE; 11 June 2026: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, is proposing amendments to its DIFC Arbitration Law. Developed in close cooperation with the DIFC Courts and leading practitioners, the proposed amendments seek to introduce substantive changes that significantly modernise the DIFC arbitration framework in line with current common law practice.

Jacques Visser, Chief Legal Officer at DIFC Authority, said: “DIFC is pleased to launch a public consultation on proposed amendments to the Arbitration Law, introducing significant reforms including enhanced tribunal powers, summary determination, security for costs, emergency arbitrator enforcement, and a new mediation framework, further strengthening efficiency and reinforcing the DIFC’s position as a leading international arbitration hub.”