ciarb Egypt Branch Colour logo1

ARM

Virtual

Accelerated Route to Membership in International Arbitration Programme

19-21 November 2024

*Successful completion of the course leads to eligibility for Ciarb Membership status (MCIArb)

What is the aim of the ARM Programme?

The ARM provides a fast-track route to the Ciarb Membership through the International Arbitration Pathway.

The Programme is designed for professionals who have some unassessed knowledge of International Arbitration to assess whether they have the knowledge required to understand the process of International Arbitration.

Programme Steps

1
Assessment 1
(Assignment)
*Before the start of the programme
2
Assessment 2
(Workshop)
(19 & 20 November 2024)
3
Assessment 3
(FINAL EXAM)
(21 November 2024) via Ciarb HQ

Learn more about ARM Programme & the terms and conditions:

Ciarb accelerated route to membership in international arbitration

ARM Assessors

Course Director & Assessor
Dr-Raouf

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Raouf

MCiarb
Dr. Abdel Raouf is an Egyptian Counsel and International Arbitrator, ABDEL RAOUF LAW FIRM and Associate Professor at Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and the German University in Cairo. He is the former Director of the CRCICA, former Chair of the Ciarb Egypt Branch, and an Approved Faculty Course Director, Tutor and Assessor at the CIArb. He is a Member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration and the Board of Directors of the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration. He specializes in international arbitration and ADR, commercial contracts, investment agreements, construction, real estate and sports-related disputes.
ARM Assessor
waly

Dr. Ahmed Fathi Waly

Ph.D. Engineering, LLB, FCIArb, DipICArb
With dual degree in Engineering and Law, and more than 30 years of experience in Construction, Dr. Waly is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), ICC, Paris, A FIDIC Interim Accredited Trainer, a FIDIC Friendly Reviewer of the FIDIC 2017 Contracts, a Certified Mediator and Trainer by CEDR, London, a Certified Expert at the Center of disputes resolution at the General Authority of Investment (GAFI), Egypt, and a Certified Arbitrator at the Ministry of Justice, Egypt, and a committee member of CIArb (Egypt Branch).

Important Dates

  • Application Form deadline 17 October 2024 (Check Entry Requirements)
  • Online Workshop Assessment (2): 19 & 20 November 2024
  • Online Final Exam: 21 November 2024

*Limited spots available based on entry requirements

Fees

Applicants who are approved to join the programme, will be contacted within one week after the submission of Forms to pay the programme fees. The fees include the registration for the programme, the first attempt at the assessments (Assessments 1, 2 and 3) and study materials.

You can pay in cash at CRCICA’s premises (the Seat of the Egypt Branch) address: 1 Al Saleh Ayoub St.  Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt, Click here for Location; or via direct bank transfer, bank deposit, or by Instapay to the following account:

Bank account information:

Account Name: Ciarb Egypt Branch فرع القاهرة لمعهد المحكمين الدوليين بلندن

Bank: Banque Misr
Bank Address: Abo El Feda Branch – Zamalek – Cairo.
Branch Code: 165
Swift Code: BMISEGCXXXX
Account Number (EGP): 1650001000001038
IBAN (EGP): EG250002016501650001000001038

  • If you wish to pay by bank transfer, please make sure that the bank transfer fee will not be deducted from the transferred amount.
  • Please send the proof of payment / proof of the transfer process to ciarb@crcica.org to receive the materials and attendance link of the Programme. Date of sharing the link will be confirmed in due course.

Please pay via Direct Bank transfer:

Bank account information:

Sterling Pound (GBP) ACCOUNT

Account Name: The Egypt Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

Beneficiary address: 1 Al Saleh Ayoub St. Zamalek 11211 Cairo, Egypt

Account number (GBP):1650125000000101
IBAN Number (GBP): EG530002016501650125000000101
Bank Name: Banque Misr
Bank Address: 27 Abo Al Feda St. in front of engineers Club- Zamalek
Branch No: 165
Bank Swift Code: BMISEGCXXXX

  • For payment by bank transfer, please make sure that the bank transfer fee will not be deducted from the transferred amount.
  • Please send the proof of the transfer process to ciarb@crcica.org to receive the materials and attendance link of the Programme. Date of sharing the link will be confirmed in due course.
  • In case of failure to pass any of Assessments 1, 2, and 3, candidate will not be eligible for the Membership grade.
  • Candidate should pass the re-sit of the relevant Assessment under a subsequent ARM Course run by the Ciarb HQ or the Branch.

Resit Assessment 1 Fee: £100

Resit Assessment 2 Fee: £610

Resit Assessment 3 Fee: £174

  • Candidates are advised to refer to the Ciarb HQ Fee Sheet which details other fees that may be relevant.

Application Form

ciarbegyptARM

Personal Information

Name
Name
Given Name(s)
Family Name

Working Experience

Working Sector

Contact Information

  • The following fields are important and will be reviewed to decide your eligibility to register onto the online ARM - International Arbitration Programme designed for assessing if you have the extensive knowledge required to understand the process of international arbitration..
  • Within one week after the deadline of submitting the application, the Branch will contact approved applicants regarding registration and fee payment.

Maximum file size: 5.63MB

Please make sure to include in your CV details about your knowledge in international arbitration and how you acquired it, via training programmes, practical experience working in international arbitration in any capacity.

Maximum file size: 5.63MB

(Training certificates, relevant documents, …etc.) referred to in your CV demonstrating your knowledge of international arbitration acquired either via training route or work experience.
To evaluate your suitability to undertake the Programme, please assess your capabilities, knowledge and understanding of each of the following points on the following scales:
1. You are able to identify, explain and apply the legal procedural principles, rules and agreements relevant to the conduct of international arbitration proceedings.
2. You are able to understand and explain the contractual nature of the relationship with the arbitrators, the range and limitations of an arbitrator’s powers and jurisdiction, the rights, duties and responsibilities of a party to the arbitration proceedings.
3. You are familiar with the methods of initiating and conducting an arbitration, the relevance and roles of state courts regarding all stages during the arbitration proceedings, the requirements of an enforceable arbitral award.
4. You have a good knowledge of the UNCITRAL Model Law and UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules as well as any domestic regional law, and you are able to apply their principles.
5. You are conversant with the law and practice of International Arbitration generally, whether as a party or party representative.
0 of 200 max words
(Please ensure your response is clear, concise, and within the specified word count of 150-200 words.)
I confirm that my English language skills are at a Professional Working Proficiency level, and that my command of spoken and written English is adequate for the required standard for enrolling this Ciarb course and assessments (Two written Assessments and an oral Workshop Assessment).

By submission of this Form, I ensure adherence to the programme instructions if approved to register onto the virtual ARM Programme and acknowledge the following:

  • This is an assessment programme, as opposed to a teaching module, based on private study prior to the oral assessment workshop.
  • Assessment is split into three parts. Candidates must pass all Assessments to pass the ARM Programme overall.
  • Abiding by the virtual delivery of the programme, assessments and study materials, “Joining instructions” and “At home Course Work Submission Instructions” for the completion of the Assessment 3 via the Ciarb HQ online Learning Platform.
  • Candidates are eligible to apply for the Ciarb Membership grade (MCiarb) after having successfully completed the course & ALL assessments (1, 2 and 3).
Agreement