BCDR-AAA continues mediation drive

The workshop forms part of the BCDR-AAA ongoing programme of skills development and awareness raising of the benefits of alternative dispute resolution, particularly in the growing area of mediation. The chamber continues to build a base of qualified mediation professionals in the Kingdom of Bahrain to provide mediation services that match international best practice.

Ali Al Aradi, the Chief Registrar and the Assistant CEO for Mediation at the BCDR-AAA said: "Mediation should be the first port of call for parties in dispute. Its confidential facilitated negotiation process is a fast and cost-effective means of resolving the dispute, potentially saving thousands in legal fees.

"We were delighted to be able to host experts from the Accord Group, which has managed the resolution of more than 1,000 cases totalling in excess of $1bn. All attendees will have benefited from the experience and insight provided by Accords' experts.

"Such events are a vital part of our programme to further develop Bahrain as the leading centre for dispute resolution in the Middle East."

The BCDR-AAA continues to encourage business in the region to consider mediation as a route to resolving disputes. Success rates for mediation are estimated at almost 85%, while the process from initiation to completion typically takes less than six weeks, with the actual mediation occurring over one day.