Arbitration in Syria is governed by Law No. 4 of 2008, which replaced the provisions of the 1953 Code of Civil Procedure (Articles 506-534).
Although the 2008 Arbitration Law is not derived from the UNCITRAL Model Law, it incorporates many international standards, including elements from the Egyptian Arbitration Law.
The law allows for both domestic and international arbitration and provides flexibility for parties regarding the choice of applicable law, the language of the proceedings, the location of the arbitration, and the number and method of appointment of arbitrators.

Law No. 4 also allowed for the establishment of private arbitration centers, and several licenses have been granted.

Syria became a party to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) in 2006, although its use has been limited.

Arbitration awards require ratification by Syrian courts to be enforceable.

Conclusion
The arbitration system in Syria has the legal infrastructure to support effective dispute resolution, but practical, cultural, and institutional challenges remain. With further reforms and efforts to raise awareness of arbitration, Syria could strengthen its position as a judicial center for settling domestic and international commercial disputes.

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