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Disputes Over Donuts: A Conversation with Umar Azmeh, Registrar of the QICDRC

Welcome to Disputes Over Donuts, our podcast series where we explore the diverse world of dispute resolution with leading experts across various fields. Each episode features different hosts and guests, bringing unique perspectives to the evolving landscape of disputes.

In this episode of Disputes Over Donuts, our three hosts Patrick Gearon, Partner and Head of Middle East, Paula Boast (Partner and Head of Construction, Engineering & Projects, Middle East), and Christopher O’Brien, Senior Associate, are joined by Umar Azmeh, Registrar of the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre. 

Umar discusses what attracted him to the role of Registrar, explains what sets the QICDRC apart, its emphasis on thought leadership, and his vision for its future.

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