Unified UAE Legislation Database

FAQ: Can an arbitral award be annulled for denying a party the right to present evidence if that party missed agreed deadlines?

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Answer:

No. If the procedural schedule was mutually agreed upon and the party failed to comply, the tribunal’s refusal to admit late evidence does not amount to a denial of due process.

 

Legal Basis:

Article 53 of Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 on Arbitration

 

Relevant Case Law:

Case No.393 of 2025 / Dubai Court / Arbitration