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1 Legal framework
1.1 What is the relevant legislation on arbitration in your jurisdiction? Are there any significant limitations on the scope of the statutory regime – for example, does it govern oral arbitration agreements?
Arbitration in the United Arab Emirates is governed by the Federal Arbitration Law (6/2018). This is the United Arab Emirates' first standalone arbitration law and replaced various provisions of the Civil Procedure Law (11/1992). Pursuant to Article 2, the Federal Arbitration Law applies to the following arbitrations: