UAE Law

C. Defined Terms

In this Law, unless the context indicates otherwise, the defined terms listed below shall have the corresponding meanings:

Term Definition
Arbitration an arbitration for the resolution of disputes conducted pursuant to an Arbitration Agreement, as defined at Article 12 of this Law.
Arbitral Tribunal a sole arbitrator or a panel of arbitrators
Court shall mean any competent court of any State or jurisdiction, including the DIFC Court where applicable
DIFC the Dubai International Financial Centre
DIFC Court the court of the Dubai International Finance Centre, as established by Dubai law
DIFC Law is law made by the Ruler (including, by way of example, the Law), as applicable in the DIFC
Judicial Authority Law Shall mean The Law of the Judicial Authority at Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai Law No. 12 of 2004
Law is law made by the Ruler (including, by way of example, the Law), as applicable in the DIFC
Ruler the ruler of the Emirate of Dubai
Seat the juridical seat which indicates the procedural law chosen by the parties to govern their arbitration as designated in Article 27of this Law

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