5/16 An Analysis of Qatar’s Mediation Law No. 20 of 2021, Its Scope Two sets of provisions set out the scope of Qatar's Mediation Law. Implementing Provisions Law No. 20 of 2021 On Issuing the Mediation Law in Settlement of Civil and Commercial Disputes consists of four Articles adopting the new law under the Emir's signature. Article 1 states: The provisions of the Mediation Law shall be adopted in settling civil and commercial disputes, which [law] is attached to this Law. Article 2 states: "The provisions of the attached law shall apply to the lawsuits and disputes the adjudication of which fall within the jurisdiction of the civil and commercial departments of the Court of First Instance, and the lawsuits and disputes which fall within the jurisdiction of the Investment and Trade Court." Article 3 ensures no gaps in procedures by saying that: "The provisions of the . . . Civil and Commercial Procedures Law [CCPL] shall apply to the issues for which there i...