Press Release
Paris | Sharjah, 27 February 2024
The Sharjah International Commercial Arbitration Centre “TAHKEEM” and Jus Mundi are delighted to announce a new partnership to share non-confidential TAHKEEM arbitration awards and related Tahkeem arbitration materials, free to the general public, for the benefit of the public good.
Through the partnership, TAHKEEM will select non-confidential TAHKEEM arbitration awards and related information for Jus Mundi to host on its open public platform, allowing anyone in the world to search these materials using Jus Mundi’s open research tools.
Speaking about the partnership, Dr. Ahmed Saleh Alechlah, Director of TAHKEEM, stated:
“This partnership marks a significant step towards transparency and accessibility in the field of arbitration. By sharing non-confidential arbitration awards and related materials, TAHKEEM aims to promote a greater understanding of dispute resolution processes while upholding the principles of fairness and justice. Our commitment goes beyond the sharing of information; it’s a dedication to fostering a global community that values open discourse, encourages legal scholarship, and contributes to the evolution of arbitration practices worldwide. Through this collaboration with Jus Mundi, we envision a future where the insights gained from these shared materials inspire positive advancements in the realm of international dispute resolution.”
Jean-Rémi de Maistre, CEO & Co-Founder of Jus Mundi, said:
“TAHKEEM continues to be a major centre for dispute resolution in the MENA region, and this is the reason why Jus Mundi is very pleased to announce this very important partnership. Through the partnership the world will gain a greater understanding about arbitration conducted by TAHKEEM, at the same time ensuring the vital respect for confidentiality in arbitration.”
The partnership will see select TAHKEEM arbitration awards and related materials hosted on Jus Mundi’s comprehensive international law and arbitration database.
About Sharjah International Commercial Arbitration Centre “TAHKEEM”
TAHKEEM is a United Arab Emirates-based arbitration services provider with its main operations located in the Emirate of Sharjah. TAHKEEM was set up as per Amiri Decree No (6) of year 2009, on 22nd of March 2009, issued by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qassimi, member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.
TAHKEEM continues to be the preferred non-profit semi-government institution, because of its accuracy, flexibility, and professionalism as well as its cost-effective fee structure. TAHKEEM’s objective is not to seek a profit; rather, to assist businesspeople in solving and settling their commercial disputes through arbitration, in addition to instilling a culture of employing and benefitting from arbitration to solve disputes. TAHKEEM aims to help remove obstacles and enable all businesses to contribute to the economic development and welfare of the United Arab Emirates as a whole.
About Jus Mundi
Founded in 2019, Jus Mundi is a legal tech and “mission-led company” powering global justice through artificial intelligence. With offices in Paris, New York, London, and soon Singapore, it serves 150,000 users from law firms, companies, governments, and universities in more than 100 countries. Through its advanced AI technology, Jus Mundi offers global legal intelligence, data-driven arbitration professional selection, and business development services.
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