QICDRC records highest-ever caseload in 2025 as dispute values hit QR1.45bn
Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) recorded its busiest year on record for cases filed in 2025, with 146 cases, representing a 49% increase from 2024, according to its 20...
The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) reported its busiest year on record in 2025, handling a total of 146 cases, a 49% increase from the previous year. Despite the rise in caseload, the total value of cases decreased slightly by 1.36%, from QR1.47bn in 2024 to QR1.45bn in 2025. The court managed the increased caseload efficiently, issuing 95 judgments, an increase of 2.15% from the previous year.
The rise in cases was attributed to heightened business and investment activity in the jurisdiction, and the court highlighted the effectiveness of its electronic case-management system in maintaining case-management standards. The QICDRC comprises 16 judges from diverse jurisdictions, promoting expertise from both common-law and civil-law systems.
Additionally, the court's Legal Clinic, established in October 2024, received over 130 requests for assistance in 2025, aiming to enhance access to early legal guidance. The court also launched Practice Direction No. 1 of 2025 on Appeals, enhancing clarity on the appeal process. Furthermore, the court introduced guidelines on AI-assisted legal work, outlining the responsibilities of court users and the limitations of AI tools to ensure accurate and reliable legal proceedings.
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