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The total number of cases filed before CRCICA until 30 September 2020 reached 1433 cases. In the third quarter of 2020, 16 new cases were filed compared to 15 new cases filed in the second quarter of 2019. Of the 16 cases filed this quarter, 4 were for ad hoc …

Although the 3rd quarter of 2020 was full of tremendous challenges due to the midst of the covid-19 pandemic, which has practically locked down the whole world, CRCICA was able to carry on by counting its blessings and showing high levels of resilience and ingenuity to support its users, which …

On 9 July 2020, the Global Arbitration Review (GAR) recognized CRCICA at the 10th annual GAR Awards virtual ceremony paying tribute to the response by the international arbitration community to the coronavirus pandemic. The GAR paid tribute to the law firms, institutions, and practitioners who have begun to adapt and …

In September 2020, the African Arbitration Association (AFAA) shortlisted CRCICA for the AFAA Awards under the categories of Diversity Champions, Innovation in Arbitration, and African Institution of the Year. AfAA is Africa’s promotional body for international arbitration and other forms of international dispute resolution. Its role is to support the …

Prof. Dr. Mohamed S. Abdel Wahab, Chair of Private International Law Department and Professor of International Arbitration (Cairo University), Founding Partner and Head of International Arbitration, Zulficar & Partners Law Firm, and Member of the CRCICA’s Advisory Committee has returned to direct CIArb Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration at Christ …

On 6 July 2020, CRCICA broadcasted its first series of webinars “Mediation in a Changing World” on “The Future of Mediation to Resolve Post-Pandemic Disputes”. Dr. Ismail Selim, CRCICA’s Director, delivered the opening speech and introduced the speaker Dr. Emad Hussein, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and International …

CRCICA and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) organized an online Training Course for the students of the AASTMT on “International Commercial Arbitration as a Dispute Settlement Mechanism” during 6-17 September 2020. The opening speech was delivered by Prof. Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghafar Farag, President of …

On 22 September 2020, CRCICA hosted the Forum titled “The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on International Relations”, organized by Canada Egypt Business Council (CEBC) and the Egyptian Business Council for International Cooperation. The Forum discussed how the COVID 19 affects human business atmosphere as well as international relations with …

CRCICA supported the interesting webinars of TagTime Series of Free Live Webinar. TagTime Series is organized by Delos Dispute Resolution, it is a live webinar series that features leading counsel, arbitrators and academics in discussion of substantive issues in international arbitration. Discussions are followed by a Q&A with the audience …

In August 2020, Dr. Dalia Hussein, CRCICA’s Deputy Director, was selected as a mentor at the Association of Young Arbitrators (AYA)’s 2nd Mentoring Programme for Young Arbitration Practitioners in Africa. The Programme provides 6 months mentoring by renowned arbitration experts drawn from international institutions and law firms across the world. …

During the recent months, CRCICA witnessed a new phase of its Library’s Digitization project to be more responsive to the needs of the users and to provide digital access to its rich resources of legal information. During late 2019 and 2020, a digital security system was equipped to secure the …

CRCICA has been exclusively chosen as the applicable arbitral institution in the arbitration clause enshrined in the Headquarters Agreement between the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the government of the Arab Republic of Egypt (ARE) (hereinafter the “Headquarters Agreement”).  By virtue of the Egyptian Presidential Decree No. 149 of …

COVID-19 has caused not only an enormous global health crisis but massive social and economic ones as well. The UNCITRAL organized a Virtual Panel Series during 8 to 9 and 13 to 16 July 2020 titled: UNCITRAL Texts and COVID-19 Response and Recovery. The series meant to mitigate the effects …

CRCICA was represented by Dr. Mohamed Hafez, Counsel & Legal Advisor to the Director, at the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Working Group II (Dispute Settlement) at its Seventy-second session. It took place in Vienna on 21–25 September 2020, whereby the draft provisions on “expedited arbitration” was …

Dr. Mohamed Hafez, Counsel and Legal Advisor to the Director of CRCICA participated as a panelist on 5 August 2020 at a webinar titled “Special Interview Series for the Africa’s 50 Most Promising Arbitration Practitioners of the Year 2020” to share experiences and practical tips in the field of international …

Paris Arbitration Week was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On 6 July 2020, CRCICA’s Director Dr. Ismail Selim was a Panelist at the first session on “International Arbitration in Africa: Perspectives on Virtual Hearings and the Africa Arbitration Academy Protocol” organized by the Africa Arbitration Academy in partnership …

On 16 September 2020, Dr. Ismail Selim represented CRCICA at the 10th edition of the virtual Roundtable organized by IBLJ/RDAI (International Business Law Journal/Revue du Droit des Affaires Internationales) hosted by the Milan Chamber of Arbitration.  Discussions were conducted by a group of experts of international arbitration about two topics …

On 22 September 2020, CRCICA was a supporting organization and was represented by Dr. Ismail Selim at the China Arbitration Summit 2020 on: Work Together, Win Together — Global innovation and Development of Dispute Resolution in Face of COVID-19. The Summit, the most important and influential arbitration event and highest-level …

On 8 September 2020, CRCICA Director, Dr. Ismail Selim, presented CRCICA at Eldib Advocates, Alexandria. Eldib Advocates is one of the oldest international law firms based in Egypt since 1875. The presentation focused on CRCICA’s caseload, recognitions, and activities. Discussions involved CRCICA’s virtual hearings effectiveness, neutrality, and affordable costs. The …

The Egyptian Junior Business Association (EJB) is one of Egypt’s premium and influential business associations enhancing business environment. EJB is represented by a membership network of various business sectors based in Cairo, Alexandria, Delta, Port Said, South Sinai and Upper Egypt. On 8 September 2020, CRCICA’s Director delivered a lecture …

Dr. Ismail Selim lectured at the CIArb International Virtual Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration, held during 4-27 September 2020. The Diploma is one of CIArb’s leading membership training programmes, normally delivered in the heart of Oxford for more than twenty years. This year, owing to the coronavirus pandemic, the Diploma …

In July 2020, the Egypt Branch of the CIArb established the Branch Mentoring Program as the first Program initiated by a CIArb Branch in the ME region. The Program provides young CIArb members interested in arbitration and ADR with the opportunity to learn from the experience of more senior members …

Dr. Ismail Selim, Branch Treasurer, represented the Egypt Branch at the CIArb Branch Treasurers Meeting conducted virtually on 29 July 2020. The meeting was attended by the CIArb Head of Finance. Discussions approached themes arising from Branch Chairs meetings, 2021 Budget principles, latest financial initiatives, support for delivery of events, …

On 15 September 2020, the third Committee Meeting of the CIArb Egypt Branch was conducted virtually. Members provided their views relating to the 2021 Branch Development Plan focusing on Branch events, Branch engagement with students and business institutions, development of young members group, and Branch EDI initiatives. Discussions approached the …

On 14 July 2020, the CIArb Egypt Branch organized jointly with CRCICA a webinar titled “FIDIC 2017 Red Book: A Civil Law Inclination?” The speakers were Dr. Ahmed Waly, Managing Partner of Waly – Arbitration and Contract Administration Firm, Adjunct Associate Professor at the Department of Construction Engineering, the American …

The CIArb Egypt Branch organized jointly with CRCICA a webinar titled “Variations After the Contract Completion Date – The ‘Gross’ vs ‘Net’ Debate” on 15 August 2020. Unlike other events, the webinar was conducted as a mock arbitration hearing where the key players (the speakers) were the claimant: Dr. Waleed …

On 15 September 2020, the Egypt Branch jointly with CRCICA organized a webinar titled: Is Egypt a Friendly or Unfriendly Country to Arbitration? The speaker was Dr. Engy Serag, Contracts and Claims Director, Orascom Construction and Adjunct Faculty at the AUC. CRCICA’s Director, Dr. Ismail Selim, moderated the event. The …

In April 2020, CRCICA welcomed Mr. Ahmed Badawi as a Librarian & Information Services Specialist. Mr. Ahmed holds a Bachelor degree in Libraries and Information Science (Cairo University). Mr. Ahmed was Deputy Central Library Manager at MSA University. Earlier, he worked at the Embassy of Japan Facility Management as an …

Laurie Labbaye has accomplished her internship program at CRCICA from 14 June until 14 August 2020. Laurie is a French student, pursuing a Master 2 in International and European Business Law (specializing in Arbitration and Litigation), at the Institute of International Business Law (IDAI), a subsidiary of the University of …

Starting from August till end of September 2020, Marie-Ann Bryon joined the CRCICA’s Internship Program. Marie-Ann is a Franco-German graduate in International and European Business Law (with a focus on international arbitration) at the institute for international business law (IDAI Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne). During her internship, she became acquainted with …

Océane Magot started her internship program at CRCICA from August 2020 until end of September 2020. Océane freshly graduated from the IDAI of La Sorbonne in Cairo. She has experience in business law as well as in arbitration. During the internship period, Océane took part in the project of updating …

Mahmoud El-Ashmawi has accomplished a one month internship program during September 2020. Mahmoud is a senior Law student at the German University in Cairo. During his internship period, Mahmoud got acquainted with how the arbitration system works in Egypt, attended arbitration hearings in Arabic and English. He also summarized cases …

On 17 September 2020, CRCICA has lost Mr. Said Hassanein, Assistant Director and Director General of Financial and Administrative Affairs. Mr. Hassanein was one of the CRCICA’s founders and main pillars. Prior to joining CRCICA, he worked at the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Egyptian embassies in many countries …