Introduction

This Code of Ethics for Arbitrators (Code) shall by default apply to all arbitrators appointed in arbitration cases administered by the Oman Commercial Arbitration Centre (OAC). All arbitrators unqualifiedly undertake to abide by this Code as soon as they become aware of their potential selection by the parties and this obligation continues throughout the arbitral proceedings and also after the delivery of the award.

The Executive Committee of the OAC may take this Code into consideration when deciding a challenge to a Tribunal. However, the Code is not intended to provide any additional legal grounds for setting aside an arbitral award by the courts.

This Code is intended to be read in conjunction with, and not supplant, the OAC Arbitration Rules (Rules), the agreements of the parties and applicable national laws.