Standard Clauses

Recommended clause for QSAT Mediation to be inserted in a contract

“Any dispute, any controversy or claim arising under, out of or relating to this contract and any subsequent amendments of or in relation to this contract, including, but not limited to, its formation, validity, binding effect, interpretation, performance, breach or termination, as well as non-contractual claims, shall be submitted to mediation in accordance with the QSAT Mediation Rules. The language to be used in the mediation shall be [Arabic or English].”

Additional clause in the absence of a settlement of the dispute

“If, and to the extent that, any such dispute has not been settled within 90 days of the commencement of the mediation, or if, before the expiration of the said period, either party fails to participate or continue to participate in the mediation, the dispute shall, upon the filing of a Request for Arbitration by either party, be referred to and finally settled by QSAT arbitration pursuant to the Arbitration Rules. When the circumstances so require, the mediator may, at his own discretion or at the request of a party, seek an extension of the time limit from the QSAT President.”