The Egyptian Arbitration Law after Thirty Years


The Egyptian Arbitration Law after Thirty Years:
A National Journey through a Comparative Lens

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During the

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  • Wednesday, 15 October 2025
  • starting 09:00 AM

Introduction

Marking the 30th anniversary of Egypt’s Arbitration Law No. 27 of 1994, this conference—“The Egyptian Arbitration Law after Thirty Years: A National Journey through a Comparative Lens”—offers a timely and in-depth reflection on the evolution, practice, and impact of the Egyptian arbitration framework. Organized by the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA) in collaboration with the Ciarb Egypt Branch, the event will take place on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, at the CRCICA Auditorium in Cairo, with the support of strategic partners including IFCAI and  Francarbi.

This landmark gathering will convene prominent figures from the arbitration world—leading jurists, international arbitrators, scholars, and institutional heads—to critically examine the law’s development over the past three decades. The conference will explore how the Egyptian Arbitration Law has shaped the domestic and regional dispute resolution landscape, and how it compares with international standards and emerging practices in other jurisdictions.

With a strong comparative dimension, the sessions will offer insights into reform experiences across various legal systems, creating a platform for knowledge exchange and policy dialogue. Through expert discussions and high-level keynote interventions, the conference aims not only to assess the current state of arbitration in Egypt but also to highlight potential pathways for modernization and harmonization with global best practices.

Agenda

Registration
08:30 AM- 09:00 AM

Arrival to CRCICA and Registration

Inaugural Session
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Inaugural Session

  • Judge Mostafa El Bahabety, Deputy Minister of Justice for Arbitration and International Disputes
  • Dr. Ismail Selim, Director of CRCICA 
  • Dr. Mohamed Abdel Wahab, President of Ciarb 
    Professor of International Arbitration, Private International Law and English Contract Law, Cairo University and Founding Partner & Head of International Arbitration, Construction and Energy Groups at Zulficar & Partners Law Firm
  • Mr. Craig Tevendale, Head of CRCICA Advisory Committee, and Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP 
Key Note Address
09:45AM - 10:15 AM

Key Note Address

  • Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Wahab, President of Ciarb
    Professor of International Arbitration, Private International Law and English Contract Law, Cairo University and Founding Partner & Head of International Arbitration, Construction and Energy Groups at Zulficar & Partners Law Firm 

"Three Decades of Modern Arbitration in Egypt: An Epic Journey through the Spatial-Temporal Continuum" 

Panel 1:
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Panel 1: Egyptian Arbitration Law in Balance

Moderator:
Mr. Hazim Rizkana, Managing Partner at Rizkana and Partners

Speakers:

• Dr. Hani Sarie-Eldin, Founder & Managing Partner at Sarie-Eldin & Partners
Draft Amendments of the Egyptian Arbitration Law 

• Mr. Sherif El Saadani, Partner, Amereller - The scope of Article 19 of the Egypt Arbitration Law   

• Dr. Haytham Ali, Partner at Ali & Co. – Barriers to Enforcement including Article 58 (1) of the Egypt Arbitration Law    
• Mr. Yasser Mansour, Attorney at Law and principal, Mansour Law Office – Article 45 of the Egypt Arbitration Law        

Networking Coffee Break
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

Networking Coffee Break

Panel 2:
12:15 PM - 02:00 PM

Panel 2: Arbitration Law and Arbitration Institutions

Moderator:

Ms. Niamh Leinwather, Secretary General of the Vienna International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) 

Speakers: 
• Dr. Maria Fogdestam Agius, Westerberg & Partners, SCC Council member 
• Mr. Ahmed Husain, Chief Executive Officer, Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR) 
• Mr. Vishnu Menon, International Case Counsel, Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) 
• Ms. Valeria Senatorova, Chief Executive Officer, Russian Arbitration Center RAC 
• Mr. Florian Cahn, Vice President Legal, Patents & Insurance and General Counsel of Framatome GmbH in Erlangen, Member of the board of the German Institution of Arbitration (DIS), the Corporate Counsel International Arbitration Group (CCIAG)

 

Networking Lunch
02:00PM - 03:00 PM

Networking Lunch / optional Tour of CRCICA Hearing Rooms

Panel 3:
03:00PM - 05:00PM

Panel 3: Comparative Implementation and Reforms of Arbitration Laws

Moderator:

Mr. Jean-François Tossens, Partner at Tossens Goldman Gonne

Speakers:
• Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, CRCICA Advisory Committee Member and Independent Arbitrator – UAE Federal Arbitration Law of 2018, how it was implemented and Construed between 2018 and 2025  
• Dr. Philippe le Boulanger, Founding Partner of Leboulanger & Associés (Paris) French Arbitration Law 

• Dr. Kilian Bälz, Partner at Amereller – DIS - German Arbitration Law 
• Ms. Meriam Al-Rashid, Globally Ranked International Disputes Lawyer | Independent Arbitrator | Public International Law | International Dispute Resolution | international Human Rights | Business and Human Rights | ESG Iraqi Draft Arbitration Bill      

 

Closing Remarks
05:00 PM

Closing Remarks

Registration Fees

  • USD 80$ for Non-Egyptians
  • 2,500 EGP for Egyptians

Registration

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Registration Form

Name (In English)
Name (In English)
Given Name(s)
Family Name
Working Sector
Business Address
Business Address
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal
Are you a Sponsor of this Event?

Registration Fee (Egyptians)

Registration Fees

Maximum file size: 5.63MB

Payment Method
Account Name: The Cairo Regional Center for International Commercial Arbitration
Bank: Qatar National Bank
Address: 2 Al Kamel Mohamed Branch, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt.
Branch Code: 00062
Account Number (EGP): 20311905754
IBAN (EGP): EG950037006208182031190575428
Swift Code: QNBAEGCX

Registration Fee

  • USD  80 $ for Non-Egyptians
Payment Method
Account Name: The Cairo Regional Center for International Commercial Arbitration
Bank: Qatar National Bank
Branch Address: 2 Al Kamel Mohamed Branch, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt.
Branch Code: 00062
Account Number (US$): 62-20310212426-67
IBAN (US$): EG420037006208402031021242667
Swift Code: QNBAEGCX

Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities

We are delighted to invite EAD Sponsors, strategic partners and supporting law firms, financial institutions, arbitral institutions, and other stakeholders to support the conference through sponsorship opportunities. This prestigious one-day Conference is expected to be a remarkable success, offering a unique platform bringing together leading Egyptian and international professionals.

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2 September 2025

Virtual Accelerated Route to Membership ARM – International Arbitration


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ARM

Virtual

Accelerated Route to Membership in International Arbitration Programme

18-20 November 2025

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

About the Course and Entry Requirements

• The online Accelerated Route to Membership (ARM) Course offers a fast-track route to the membership of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) via the International Arbitration Pathway – Module 1.

• Upon successful completion of the ARM, candidates are eligible for the Ciarb Member grade and achieve a globally recognised (MCiarb) accreditation, gaining access to exclusive benefits for your career growth in dispute resolution.

• The ARM is not a teaching course but an assessment of the candidate’s extensive knowledge and practical skills in international arbitration law and practice.

• Eligibility for the ARM course is determined by the review of the applicant’s evidence submission, which should demonstrate the extensive knowledge and judgement skills, as a party or party representative, required to initiate and conduct an international arbitration.

ARM Assessments:

The ARM Programme is split into three parts. Candidates must pass ALL THREE ASSESSMENTS to be eligible to apply for the Ciarb Membership (MCiarb)

1
Assessment 1
(Pre-Course Assignment)
(4 November 2025)
2
Assessment 2
(Oral Workshop)
(18 - 19 November 2025)
3
Assessment 3
(Final Centralized Exam)
(20 November 2025) via Ciarb HQ
Assessment Date TypeSubmissionResult
Assessment 1
(Pre-Course Assignment)		4 November 2025 – Before the start of the ARM Course.

Written Assignment.

* Mark achieved contributes up to 20% of the final mark.

17 November 2025 – Before the start of the ARM Course.The Ciarb Headquarters UK will post the final results of Assessments 1, 2, and 3 to candidates approximately 12 weeks from the date of the submission of assessment 3.
Assessment 2
(Oral Workshop)		18 – 19 November 2025 (From 10.00 to 14.00 Cairo Time)

Oral exercises in interactive online workshops. Candidates discuss simulated situations.

* A pass or fail assessment.

Tutors assess candidates’ knowledge, judgment, and presentation skills during oral workshop.

Assessment 3 Coursework Paper

(Final Centralized Exam)

Starts on 20 November 2025

Written assignment

  • Part 1: Case study exercise.
  • Part 2: Three questions.

*Minimum overall mark 65%.

From 20 November to 25 November 2025 for the online submission of answers via LearnADR (Ciarb HQ UK online learning platform).

  • Full submission instructions will be provided.

Learn more about ARM Programme & the terms and conditions:

Ciarb accelerated route to membership in international arbitration

ARM Faculty

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.

Assessors

waly

Dr. Ahmed Fathi Waly
Ph.D., LLB, FCiarb, DipICArb
With dual degree in Engineering and Law, and more than 30 years of experience in Construction Disputes Resolution in the Middle East, Dr. Waly acts as Arbitrator, Mediator, Adjudicator, Expert or Counsel in several ad-hoc and institutional Disputes under the rules of ICC, Paris, CRCICA, Cairo, and DIFC/LCIA, Dubai. Dr. Waly is a Fellow of the Ciarb, London, a FIDIC Friendly Reviewer of the FIDIC 2017 Contracts, a Certified Expert at the Center of Disputes Resolution at the General Authority of Investment (GAFI), and a Certified Arbitrator at the Ministry of Justice, Egypt.
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Ms. Fatma Ibrahim (TBC)
MCIarb
Ms. Ibrahim brings 25 years’ experience in different facets of conflict resolution, covering litigation, arbitration, mediation, restorative justice and advocacy with experience in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. She is also a policy advisor in investment climate, commercial justice and privacy with the World Bank Group and the Egyptian Ministry of Telecommunication. She is an approved tutor and assessor with the CIARB, with law degrees (Sorbonne with conversion from Cairo University); an MBA (ESLSCA); and LLM in in International & Comparative Law (American University in Cairo).

Key Dates

  • 10 October 2025 Final date for Registration Form submission. Registration Form includes an Entry Requirements section to upload CV and evidence of knowledge of international arbitration law and practice to decide your eligibility for the ARM Course.
    Once your application is accepted, you will be contacted for course fee payment.
  • 2 November 2025 Final date for course fee payment.
  • 4 November 2025 Pre-Course Assignment Release. (Assessment 1)
  • 17 November 2025 Submission of Pre-Course Assignment.
  • 18 - 19 November 2025 Online Workshop. (Assessment 2)
  • 20 November 2025 Online Final Centralized Exam. (Assessment 3)

Reading Materials

Reading Materials and past papers of Module 1 International Arbitration Coursework (Assessment 3) will be released to candidates after the payment of both Registration fee and Final Assessment fee.

ARM Learning outcomes and Syllabus

ARM Fees

The Branch will contact accepted applicants by email to pay the course fee within two weeks after the submission of the Registration Form.

Payment Deadline of Registration Fee and Final Assessment Fee: 2 November 2025.

*Limited spots available based on entry requirements.

(1) Registration Fee 12000 EGP:

Twelve thousand Egyptian Pounds to be paid to the Egypt Branch. Registration Fee includes course registration, oral workshop, and first attempt of the assessments.

(2) Final Assessment Fee 174 GBP:

One hundred seventy-four British Pounds must be paid separately and directly to the Ciarb Headquarters UK. The Ciarb HQ will make a direct, separate charge to each candidate. The final amount for candidates using any currency other than British Pounds may vary.

Resit Fees

In case of failure to pass any of Assessments 1, 2, and 3, candidates will not be eligible for the Ciarb Membership and should pass the re-sit of the relevant Assessment under a subsequent ARM Course run by the Ciarb HQ or the Branch.

Application Form

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Personal Information

Name
Name
Given Name(s)
Family Name

Working Experience

Working Sector

Contact Information

* Please use a valid email address that you check regularly, as this will be our primary method for all ARM or membership communication. It is recommended that you use this same email address for any future membership procedures.
**Please contact Egypt Branch ciarb@crcica.org in case of your email address is changed before the issuance of the ARM result.
Post Address: Please write your current valid post address. Final ARM result will be posted to candidates via this post address
Post Address: Please write your current valid post address. Final ARM result will be posted to candidates via this post address
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal
Country
I learned about the ARM programme through one of the following channels:

Entry Requirements

  • 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 and skills required to understand and conduct the process of international arbitration law and practice.

  • Within approximately two weeks after the deadline of the application submission date, the Branch will contact accepted applicants by email regarding fee payment.

Maximum file size: 5.63MB

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

Maximum file size: 5.63MB

Training certificates, relevant documents, etc. referred to in your CV demonstrating your extensive knowledge of the framework and skills required to conduct an international arbitration acquired via training route or work experience.
3. To evaluate your eligibility for this course, please assess your skills, knowledge, and understanding of the key legal procedural principles and rules relevant to the conduct of an International Arbitration. Rate your proficiency for each area on the scales provided below*: Strongly Disagree – Disagree – Agree - Strongly Agree
a) You are able to identify, explain and apply the legal procedural principles, rules and agreements relevant to the conduct of international arbitration proceedings.
b) 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.
c) You are familiar with the methods of initiating and conducting an arbitration, the relevance and roles of state courts regarding all stages of the arbitration proceedings, and the requirements of an enforceable arbitral award.
d) You are conversant with the law and practice of International Arbitration generally, whether as a party or party representative.
e) You have a good knowledge of the following key legal international commercial arbitration rules and able to apply their principles:
• UNCITRAL Model Law
• UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
• New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
• IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration
• Other domestic regional law
0 of 200 max words
(Please ensure your response is clear, concise, and within the specified word count of 150-200 words.)
6. 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).

ARM Fees

The Branch will contact by email the accepted applicants to join the ARM course within two weeks after the submission of Registration Form to pay the course fees.

Payment Deadline of Registration Fee and Final Assessment Fee: 2 November 2025.

(1)Registration Fee 12000 EGP:

Twelve thousand Egyptian Pounds to be paid to the Egypt Branch. Registration fee includes course registration, oral workshop, and first attempt of the assessments.

Method of Payment of the Egypt Branch:

  • Cash

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 the CRCICA Location

  • Direct bank transfer
  • Bank deposit
  • Instapay

Egypt Branch Bank account information in Egyptian Pound:

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 the Egypt Branch ciarb@crcica.org to receive the attendance link of the oral Workshop Assessment. Date of sharing the link will be confirmed in due course.

(2) Final Assessment Fee 174 GBP:

  • One hundred seventy-four British Pounds must be paid separately and directly to the Ciarb Headquarters UK. The Ciarb HQ will make a direct, separate charge to each candidate.
  • Please make sure that the bank transfer fee will not be deducted from the transferred amount. Bank fees may also apply.
  • Upon finalizing your Assessment Payment in GBP to the HQ UK, please send an email to ciarb@crcica.org to confirm your payment to receive the reading materials.
  • The final amount for candidates using any currency other than British Pounds may vary.

Method of Payment to be invoiced directly by the Ciarb HQ UK:

  • Bank Transfer
  • Online
  • Over the Phone

Candidates are advised to refer to the Ciarb HQ UK Fee Terms and Conditions which details other fees that may be relevant.

Resit Fees

  • In case of failure to pass any of Assessments 1, 2, and 3, candidates will not be eligible for the Ciarb Membership and 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 British Pounds

Resit Assessment 2 Fee: 610 British Pounds

Resit Assessment 3 Fee: 174 British Pounds

*All Links lead to the virtual ARM course information conducted under the platform, administration and fees of the Ciarb Headquarters UK.

Agreement

By submission of this Form, I ensure adherence to the ARM course instructions and entry requirements if accepted to register onto the online ARM course and acknowledge the following:

  • Without the payment of both Registration fee (12000 EGP) to the Egypt Branch and Assessment Fee (174 GBP) to the Ciarb HQ UK, I will not have access to the ARM reading materials, link of workshop attendance, and access to the final exam conducted under the Ciarb HQ online Learning Platform.
  • This ARM programme is an assessment course, as opposed to a teaching module, based on self-study prior to the oral assessment workshop.
  • Candidates must pass all three Assessments to be eligible for the Ciarb Membership grade (MCiarb). In case of failure to pass any of the three assessments, you will need to re-sit and pay the resit fee of the failed part.
  • Abiding by the virtual delivery of the course, assessments and reading materials, “Joining instructions” and “At home Course Work Submission Instructions” for the final Assessment 3 via the Ciarb HQ UK online Learning Platform.
Agreement
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