THE LEGAL SYSTEM OF MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION CENTERS IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES FEDERAL LAW "UNDER FEDERAL LAW NO. 17 OF 2016 AND ITS AMENDMENT NO. 5 OF 2021"
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In this study, the researcher emphases on the lawful system of mediation and conciliation centers in compliance with The Federal Law No. 17 of 2016 and its amendment No. 5 in 2021. The researcher has divided his research into three main parts: the first part focuses on definition and construction of mediation and conciliation centers. The second part showed the conciliation procedures and finally, whereas, the third part shows the implications for conciliation. The aim of this study is to review the legal provisions of mediation and conciliation centers in the UAE judiciary system and to clarify their role in settling civil and commercial disputes by positioning the utmost suitable solutions and the minimum costs. The study also prolonged to apply alternative solutions to settle disputes prior to examining in courts.
The results and recommendations of this study shed lights on the necessary intervention of the UAE legislator to amend some provisions of the Mediation and Conciliation Centers Law to achieve the pioneer legislative actions within the framework of mediation and conciliation centers.
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