Cairo – 16 October 2025
The inaugural edition of the Egyptian Arbitration Days (EAD), held in Cairo, has concluded with resounding success, firmly establishing the event as a premier global platform for the international arbitration community. Spanning multiple days in October 2025, the EAD brought together a distinguished assembly of experts, leading practitioners, judges, policymakers, and academics from across the globe, reinforcing Egypt’s significant historical and contemporary role as a crossroads for international trade and legal affairs. The series of events featured meticulously curated programs of engaging panels and practical workshops, addressing critical, multilingual discussions on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in international commercial and investment arbitration, fostering an invaluable environment for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation in dispute resolution. The overwhelmingly positive feedback underscores the event’s success in providing a dynamic, cosmopolitan space for top disputes professionals to explore the future of the field.
The Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA) served as a Pioneer Partner of the first Egyptian Arbitration Days. CRCICA’s involvement, which included hosting a key conference event marking the 30th anniversary of Egypt’s Arbitration Law in collaboration with CIArb Egypt Branch. The Centre’s history of promoting arbitration culture through various initiatives, publications, and its well-established rules further enhanced the gravitas and relevance of the EAD, setting a new benchmark for arbitration dialogue in the Middle East and Africa.
We are profoundly grateful for the unwavering support and diligent guidance provided by the distinguished individuals who shaped the first Egyptian Arbitration Days (EAD). The success of this inaugural event is a testament to their dedication and shared vision for the future of dispute resolution.
The Board Members of Egypt Arbitration Days (EAD) comprise esteemed leaders and experts shaping the global arbitration landscape. Their collective experience and vision drive EAD’s mission to advance excellence in international dispute resolution. Our sincere appreciation extends to all the Board Members: Dr. Mohamed Abdel Raouf (Partner, Abdelraouf Law Firm), Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Wahab (Founding Partner, Zulficar & Partners), Dr. Ismail Selim, Director of CRCICA, and Dr. Dalia Hussein, Deputy Director of CRCICA, Girgis Abd El Shahid (Managing Partner, Shahid Law Firm), Samaa Haridi (Partner, King & Spalding), and Mohamed Shelbaya (Founding Partner, Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes).
Furthermore, the tireless effort and seamless execution of the event would simply not have been possible without the committed work of the Executive Committee members: Youssef Al Saman (Partner, Zulficar & Partners), Inji Fathalla (Counsel, Shahid Law Firm), Mohamed El Mahdy (Senior Associate, Galadari Law), Salma Abdelaziz (Senior Associate, Clyde & Co), and Amr Omran (Counsel, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP). We thank them all sincerely for lending their invaluable time and expertise to this pioneering endeavor.
EAD Website: https://egyptarbitrationdays.com/
