In answer to a call for access to local maritime arbitration and mediation expertise, EMAC was established by Decree in April 2016. As the only maritime, offshore energy and logistics arbitration Centre in the region, EMAC’s hybrid arbitration model, which is founded on UNCITRAL rules, is set to ensure that the region is well covered if a dispute arises. EMAC offers a wider range of alternatives dispute resolution options, fit to address small and large claims with its default seat in the Dubai International Financial Centre, unless parties choose otherwise. EMAC’s panel arbitrators and mediators are amongst some of the most well known in the world.