The Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA) is proud to announce that Mariam Deif, Case Manager and Legal Researcher in the Dispute Management Department, has successfully obtained the Diploma in International Arbitration from the prestigious Africa Arbitration Academy.
Mariam completed the Academy’s flagship training programme — an intensive three-week course (9–28 June 2025) hosted by top-tier international law firms in London, United Kingdom. The programme is widely recognised as a leading initiative in the field of international arbitration.
Throughout this enriching experience, Mariam deepened her expertise in commercial and investment arbitration, engaged with prominent experts and practitioners, and built valuable connections within a distinguished cohort representing 11 African jurisdictions.
CRCICA extends its sincere thanks to the Africa Arbitration Academy and its esteemed leadership — Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Wahab C.Arb, FCIArb, Dean of the African Arbitration Academy, as well as Dr. Abayomi Okubote, FCIArb, MBA, Femi Gbede, MBA, Osarieme Anita Omonuwa MCIArb, CIPP/E, ICC, CSSGB
Dr. Ademola Bamgbose and Solomon Ebere — for their outstanding work in advancing arbitration practice across Africa.
We congratulate Mariam on this significant achievement and look forward to her continued contributions to CRCICA and the international arbitration community.