7 June 2016

The Claimant appeared at the oral hearing in person and was not represented.

Written submissions were filed on behalf of the Defendant (by Pinsent Masons LLP, Dubai) but the Defendant did not attend the hearing and was not represented.

In the name of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar

Justice Robertson, Justice Hamilton, Justice Arestis:

ORDER

Having accepted jurisdiction in this matter, the Court determines:

1. The reasonable costs in the substantive case are now determined to be QAR 270, 589.35 and the Claimant shall pay that sum to the Defendant; and

2. No costs shall be payable to or by either party in respect of the review.

JUDGMENT

Introduction

1 This is a challenge against a decision of the Registrar, dated 5 March 2017, awarding the Defendant QAR 310,589.35 in costs. By virtue of Article 33.5 of the Court's Regulations and Procedural Rules, decisions made by the Registrar as to costs are susceptible to '·review" by the Court.

Procedural Background