His Excellency Judge Khalid bin Ali Al-Obaidli, President of the Investment and Trade Court, praised the remarkable achievements of the Court during the past judicial year. Speaking at the Court’s Fourth General Assembly Meeting, held last Thursday via video conference, His Excellency expressed his pride in the dedicated efforts of the esteemed judges and their pivotal role in strengthening the path of justice.

In his opening remarks, His Excellency stated: “It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to the Fourth General Assembly Meeting, expressing my deep appreciation for your commitment and effective contribution to advancing the cause of justice.” He further added: “Our meeting today provides an opportunity to evaluate what has been accomplished, and to discuss future plans to enhance the Court’s performance, while reinforcing the values of justice and efficiency. The achievements of the past year were the result of your collective dedication and constructive collaboration.”

The Fourth General Assembly Meeting of the Court was attended by 46 judges, with 7 unable to attend, thereby fulfilling the legal quorum required for convening.

According to the Court’s law, “The General Assembly of the Court shall consist of all its members and be chaired by the President. Its meeting shall only be valid if attended by more than half of its members. If this quorum is not met, the meeting may be held one hour later provided that at least one-third of the members are present. Should the quorum still not be met, the General Assembly shall reconvene within one week, and the meeting shall then be considered valid regardless of the number of attendees.”

During the meeting, the formation of the Court’s First Instance and Appellate Circuits for the 2025/2026 judicial season was approved. The efforts of the Court’s administrative staff during the previous season were also commended.

Between September 2024 and June 30, 2025, the Investment and Trade Court reviewed a total of 11,529 cases, including 8,924 first instance cases, 262 urgent cases, and 2,243 appeals. The Court achieved a 98% case resolution rate during the 2024/2025 judicial season. This period also witnessed the establishment of specialized circuits for construction and contracting disputes, commercial paper disputes, and insurance company disputes, in addition to the activation of remote litigation through video conferencing.

Official statistics further indicated that the average case duration across all levels of the Court was 19 days. The average lifespan of cases was 47 days in First Instance Panels, 22 days in First Instance – Single Judge Circuits, 36 days in Appeals Circuits, and 28 days in Urgent and Provisional Matters Circuits.

It is noteworthy that Law No. (21) of 2021 establishing the Investment and Trade Court in Qatar represented a qualitative leap in the judicial sector. The Court has significantly contributed to expediting dispute resolution in trade and investment cases, while enhancing the Qatari business environment in line with the country’s broader digital transformation initiatives.