The Arab Culture is a 'Culture of Face'. The Arab community is traditionally small with neighbors knowing each other quite well. Relationships and reputations are continually talked about. Resolving disputes using Sulha, is a process to 'Save the Face' of those involved. Saving the face is a constructive approach for preserving each other's dignity.
Humiliation has no room.
Each case is approached individually, on its own accord. The aim in one case might be the quality of the relationship, while the aim in another case might be the actual solution. Through a mediation process a win-win situation building a healthy relationship is desired, unfortunately some cases require the use of arbitration to come to a just solution. Sulha has been a part of Arab Culture for thousands of years. Christian, Jewish, and Muslim Arabs all used Sulha to resolve their disputes.