Oman Commercial Arbitration Centre unveils its new corporate identity

The Oman Commercial Arbitration Centre, an affiliate of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), has launched a new corporate identity. This strategic rebranding marks a significant turning point, aiming to bolster the business and investment landscape in Oman. The OCCI views the center as a crucial institutional arm, providing essential support for economic development.

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The Chamber continues to provide the necessary support to develop the Centre's operations and enhance its institutional capacities in line with international best practices in commercial arbitration and dispute resolution.

The center's new identity and revised rules signal a new phase of development focused on improving procedural efficiency, transparency, and governance. These enhancements are designed to accelerate dispute resolution, thereby strengthening investor confidence in Oman's commercial arbitration system. Dr. Khalid Salim Al Saidi, Chairman of the Centre's Board of Directors, emphasized that commercial arbitration is a fundamental pillar of the modern business environment, vital for investment confidence and economic stability.

Dr. Abdullah Nasser Al Manthri, CEO of the Centre, detailed the new official logo and colors, alongside the updated arbitration rules. These rules are crafted to align with contemporary international arbitration practices and evolving global trade. They aim to ensure procedural efficiency, party equality, and a professional framework for fair awards based on agreed-upon rules.

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commercial arbitration is no longer merely an alternative means of dispute resolution. Rather, it has become a fundamental pillar of the modern business environment and a key factor in enhancing investment confidence and achieving economic stability.

In conjunction with the rebranding, the Centre announced an arbitration competition and the upcoming Muscat Arbitration Days. It also released its 2025 Annual Report and unveiled amended 2026 Arbitration Rules. These initiatives underscore the Centre's commitment to advancing Oman's commercial arbitration and dispute resolution systems, including the registration of arbitrators, mediators, and experts.

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These rules aim to enhance procedural efficiency, ensure equality between disputing parties and provide a clear professional framework that contributes to reaching fair awards based on adopted rules and party agreement.