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The total number of cases filed before CRCICA until 31 December 2020 reached 1452 cases. In 2020, 67 new cases were filed, compared to 82 cases in 2019. Of the 67 cases filed this year, 5 related to ad hoc proceedings, 1 related to a request to have the Centre …

The total number of cases filed before CRCICA until 31 December 2020 reached 1452 cases. In the fourth quarter of 2020, 19 new cases were filed compared to 31 new cases filed in the fourth quarter of 2019. Of the 19 cases filed this quarter, one was for ad hoc …

In December 2020, CRCICA was declared the winner of the 2020 African Arbitration Association (AFAA) Awards in the categories of Diversity Champions, and African Institution of the Year.It is worth mentioning that CRCICA’s Director Dr. Ismail Selim is a founding member of the AfAA Board of Directors. The AfAA is …

In December 2020, the Association of Young Arbitrators (AYA) topped CRCICA among Africa’s 30 Arbitration Powerlist 2020: “We take this time to recognize those that have helped in shaping the development of international arbitration in Africa”. AYA is an association of young arbitration practitioners in Africa, working under the laws …

Dr. Ismail Selim, Director of CRCICA, was appointed as an expert member of the International Commercial Expert Committee (ICEC) of the Supreme People’s Court (SPC) of the People’s Republic of China effective on 8 December 2020 for a four-year term.The appointment of the second group of new Chinese and foreign …

On 24 November 2020, the CRCICA’s Board of Trustees (BOT) presided by Dr. Nabil ELARABY (Chairman) held its annual meeting virtually due to the Covid-19 precautions; however, some BOT members residing in Egypt attended physically at the CRCICA’s premises.The BOT members voted unanimously on the renewal of Dr. Ismail Selim’s …

In December 2020, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Raouf; Attorney at Law, Partner and Head of the International Arbitration Group at Abdel Raouf Law Firm, Member of CRCICA’s Board of Trustees, and Former Director of CRCICA, was appointed as Member of Grand Egyptian Museum’s (GEM) Board of Directors, which will be …

On 30 November 2020, CRCICA and Macchi di Cellere Gangemi co-organized the CRCICA- Macchi webinar Series designed to discuss selected and trending topics on “International Investment and Commercial Arbitration”. The first topic of the Series was titled: “Counterclaims in ISDS: Challenges and prospects in light of the current reform process …

Noting the importance of spreading the Mediation knowledge as an important amicable tool to settle disputes, CRCICA organized three rounds of Foundational Mediation Training courses. The courses were conducted respectively on 15-16 November 2020 in Alexandria, and on 18-19 and 22- 23 November 2020 at CRCICA’s premises in Cairo. The …

TrainingThe global pandemic has forced global arbitration to move online in just a matter of months and Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) has gone from being a novelty to mainstream. In this sense, CRCICA has co-organized with “Arbitrate.com” an online course titled ” Online Arbitration: Best Practices and Avoiding Pitfalls – …

Within the framework of CRCICA’s role and efforts to raise the awareness and guidance of Traders and Investors in the best practices of mediation and arbitration for the dispute settlement of export contracts; CRCICA organized jointly with the Agricultural Export Council (AEC) two Seminars on “Dispute Settlement of Agricultural Export …

On 25 November 2020, CRCICA hosted the Forum on “The Electronic System of the Egyptian Tax Authority (Invoices & Declarations)” organized by the Canada Egypt Business Council and the Egyptian Business Council for International Cooperation. The event was held within the context of the steps taken by the Egyptian Ministry …

organizations to adapt at short notice to new means of working and offer solutions to parties and practitioners that will enable dispute resolution in a time of enforced social distancing. In response to this situation, the CIArb Egypt Branch in cooperation with CRCICA organized a webinar on 14 October 2020 …

On 5-12 December 2020, CRCICA organized a new round of the Training Course on “Comparative Commercial Arbitration: Theory and Practice (CCATP)”. The course was held annually by CRCICA since 2011 and was accredited by the CIArb in 2016. The course held in December 2020 was the first course organized under …

On 13 December 2020, the CIArb Egypt Branch and CRCICA jointly organized the webinar on: “Private-Public Arbitration, with Special Reference to PPP Contracts in the MENA Region”. The speaker was Judge Dr. Mohamed A M Ismail (FCIArb), Vice-President of the “Conseil D’Etat” and Judge at the Supreme Administrative Court (Contracts …

On 19 December 2020, the CIArb Egypt Branch organized jointly with the Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (DRBF) a webinar on “DABs v DRBs – Answers to Frequently Asked Questions”. The event aimed at providing answers to questions related to Dispute Adjudication Boards “DAB”, as a well-known tool to avoid and …

In November 2020, CRCICA issued Volumes 31 and 32 of the Journal of Arab Arbitration which is a CRCICA-sponsored Publication of the Arab Union of International Arbitration (AUIA). The two volumes include updates on articles, judicial awards, and arbitral precedents from December 2018 until June 2019. Selections of important principles …

In November 2020, CRCICA’s role in the development of arbitration in Africa was reflected in two significant publications; One Africa One Voice Pan African Parliament Magazine 2020, and the International Trade Report.One Africa One Voice Pan African Parliament Magazine 2020 published CRCICA’s Profile outlining CRCICA’s background, recognitions, and activities along …

The Dubai Arbitration Week was presented virtually by GAR Interactive and DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre on 16 – 19 November 2020. Dr. Selim represented CRCICA at the session on 17 November 2020 titled “Examining the shifting borders of Middle-Eastern commerce”, moderated by Ms. Lindy Patterson QC, Barrister and Arbitrator, 39 Essex …

On 18-20 November 2020, CRCICA was represented by Dr. Ismail Selim at the virtual 41st Annual Conference on “Making Arbitration (and ADR) Work for Africa” organized by the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb). The event was a gathering of experts in arbitration and other ADR sectors globally, policymakers, and …

On 25-27 November 2020, CRCICA was represented by Dr. Ismail Selim and Dr. Dalia Hussein, Deputy Director, at the 2020 virtual Annual Conference on “Arbitration and ADR in a Free Trade Regime: Assessing Africa’s Readiness” organized by the Nigerian CIArb Branch. Dr. Selim contributed to the session titled “The role …

On 17 November 2020, CRCICA was a media supporter for the ‘Meet the African Female Arbitrator’ Series featuring esteemed Nigerian arbitrator Dorothy Ufot, SAN during the Dubai Arbitration Week. The event was organized by the African Subcommittee of the Arbitration Pledge (supported by the Association of Young Arbitrators and An …

On 3 November 2020, CRCICA was a Media Partner for the webinar on “A Guide for International Construction Companies to Dispute Resolution in Egypt” jointly hosted by HKA, Al Dahbashi Gray, Duane Morris LLP, and Roger ter Haar QC. The event shed light on the current landscape for Egypt’s construction …

On 9-10 November 2020, Dr. Ismail Selim, Director of CRCICA, represented CRCICA to the world of Investors: The Third Annual Conference & Exhibition of Investment and Financial Markets, organized by Smart Vision Investment Expo 2020. Dr. Selim delivered a speech on the impact of Arbitration in supporting Foreign Direct Investments …

On 14 December 2020, Dr. Ismail Selim, Director of CRCICA, and Dr. Mohamed Hafez, Counsel and Legal Advisor to the Director, contributed virtually in the AUC Course on “Principles of International Contracts & Arbitration”. The event was organized by the American University in Cairo within the study of MBA-Construction Track …

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

CRCICA was a supporting organization for the virtual 18th CIETAC Cup International Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition held during 15-20 November 2020.CIETAC Cup, organized by China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (“CIETAC”), is an annual professional competition of arbitration. Since its foundation in 2000, CIETAC Cup has been successfully held …

On 15 October 2020, CRCICA, alongside Enugu State Multi-Door Courthouse – Esmdc, LMU Loyola Law School, JAMS, SOAS University of London, and the Weinstein International Foundation were supporting the development of research titled “Comprehensive Study of Mediation in Africa under the Africa Mediation Network”.This research aimed to gather crucial information …

Ms. Aliaa Khadrhas joined CRCICA as of November 2020 as an Administrative Officer and Receptionist. Ms. Aliaa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel Management (Sadat Academy for Management Sciences). She has intensive administrative experience in different fields; including computer & software company, Automotive, Area HR & Training (Hilton International), recruiting. …

Louis Fer joined the CRCICA Internship Programme from October 2020 to December 2020. Fer is a French Master 2 Degree student of International and European Business Law – Arbitration and Litigation, Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, at the Institute of International Business Law (IDAI) in Cairo University. During his internship, Fer …

On 25 November 2020.It is with absolute grief that CRCICA has lost the honorable Judge and scholar Dr. Borhan Amrallah, Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the CRCICA, Member of the CRCICA’s Board of Trustees, former President of the Cairo Court of Appeal, and Chairman of the Arab Union of …