In the application of these Regulations, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them hereunder, unless the context requires otherwise:

QFMA: Qatar Financial Markets Authority.

Board: QFMA's Board of Directors.

Securities Markets: Markets licensed for dealing in securities, pursuant to the provisions of Qatar Law No. 33/2005 of Qatar Financial Markets Authority and its amendments.

Committee: The arbitral Committee formed, pursuant to the provisions of these regulations, consisting of one or three arbitrators, as the case may be, among who registered in the Approved Arbitrators' List.

Dispute Registrar: An employee appointed by the QFMA to register disputes.

Approved Arbitrators' List: The list of arbitrators registered at the QFMA.

Claimant: The person requesting arbitration by sending the Notification for Arbitration.

Respondent: The person against which the arbitration is filed.

Notification for Arbitration: “Request for Arbitration” Notification filed by the Claimant to bring the dispute before the Committee.

Counter Notification: “Answer to the Request” Notification filed by the Respondent in arbitration.