29 Jul 2026 International Commercial Courts and the Future of Cross-Border Dispute Resolution

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12 May 2026 A Transnational Vision for Commercial Justice: The Bahrain International Commercial Court

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28 Oct 2025 King Hamad Lecture for Neutral Justice

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The Assurance of Neutrality
The Assurance of Neutrality

Established by legislative decree in 2024, the Bahrain International Commercial Court (BICC) is a unique dispute resolution mechanism in the MENA region.

News

07 November 2025

Future of International Commercial Courts Conference brings together global judicial leaders in Bahrain

Manama, Nov. 7 (BNA): The Council for International Dispute Resolution, the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR), and the Global Justice Bay hosted a conference, “The Future of International Commercial Courts: Towards Transnational Justice,” at the Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain. This pivotal event followed the launch of the Bahrain International Commercial Court (BICC), a unique bilingual institution […]

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06 November 2025

BBS Chairman: Bahrain International Commercial Court reflects Kingdom’s commitment to keeping pace with global developments in trade and arbitration

Manama, Nov. 6 (BNA): Salah Ahmed Al Midfa, Chairman of the Bahrain Bar Society (BBS), emphasised that the establishment of the Bahrain International Commercial Court represents a strategic step towards consolidating the Kingdom’s position among leading nations in international commercial dispute resolution. He said it reflects the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to developing an advanced […]

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06 November 2025

BCDR Chairman: Bahrain International Commercial Court a strategic step to consolidate Bahrain’s position as regional dispute resolution hub

Manama, Nov. 6 (BNA): Ali Al Aradi, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR), emphasised that the launch of the Bahrain International Commercial Court marks a milestone in the development of the Kingdom’s judicial system and reflects Bahrain’s commitment to providing an advanced legal environment that meets the […]

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Events

28 August 2026

International Commercial Courts and the Future of Cross-Border Dispute Resolution

As part of Singapore Convention Week 2026, we are pleased to host “International Commercial Courts and the Future of Cross-Border Dispute Resolution”, a conversation on how purpose-built courts are expanding the options available to international parties through deep expertise and procedural flexibility. Join Professor Marike Patrani Paulsson, Secretary General, Council for International Dispute Resolution (Bahrain), […]

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03 June 2026

A Transnational Vision for Commercial Justice: The Bahrain International Commercial Court

As part of London Disputes Week 2026, this panel introduces the newly established Bahrain International Commercial Court (BICC), a new forum created to serve the needs of cross-border commerce and international investment through a modern and innovative judicial framework. Officially launched in November 2025, the BICC represents a significant milestone in the evolution of global […]

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06 November 2025

The Future of International Commercial Courts: Towards Transnational Justice

Closing Remarks by His Excellency Mr Murali Pillai Senior Minister of State for Law Ministry of Law, Singapore  Bilateralism in Action: Singapore – Bahrain In the Closing Remarks, His Excellency Mr Murali Pillai presents the BICC as bilateralism translated into usable legal infrastructure, advanced on the premise that interstate partnerships attain their greatest commercial significance […]

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