Abstract
This study examines the scope of an arbitrator's authority to interpret the law applicable to an international arbitral dispute, with reference to UAE Arbitration Law No. 6 of 2018 and established principles in international arbitral doctrine and practice. It considers the balance between party autonomy and judicial supervision of arbitral awards, particularly where legislation or contract language is ambiguous.
Using an analytical and comparative method, the study concludes that interpretative authority is an inherent substantive function of the arbitrator. Judicial review should remain limited and should not extend to a mere error of interpretation unless the outcome engages public policy.
This English abstract is an editorial translation of the public Arabic abstract. It is not presented as a separately registered abstract.