Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR)

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BCDR_AAA The Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR) is an independent international dispute-resolution center, established in 2009 in partnership with the American Arbitration Association. BCDR provides efficient and cost-effective administration of commercial and investment arbitration, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for international and regional parties and governments doing business in the Gulf region and beyond. In September 2017, BCDR adopted new, comprehensive and state-of-the-art international arbitration rules, reflecting current best practice in the field and providing the parties and the tribunal with all necessary means for the fair, effective and expeditious conduct of arbitration. The rules and a model arbitration clause are at https://www.bcdr-aaa.org/2017-arbitration-rules/. With dedicated offices in the heart of Manama, BCDR offers outstanding hearing rooms, equipped to a high specification, with comprehensive support services, including conferencing facilities, security-enabled internet, DAV technology, technical support, translation and catering services. Bahrain itself provides an excellent environment for all types of ADR, with a world-class, reliable, professional and effective legal system, modern infrastructure, information technology and connectivity. BCDR also aims to develop awareness in international arbitration for regional practitioners; publishing a renowned law journal BCDR International Arbitration Review, and conducting training courses and colloquia featuring experts in the field of ADR throughout the year.