April 1, 2021
News of CRCICA’s BOT and AC Members
334
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Wahab, Founding Partner and Head of International Arbitration, Construction and Energy Groups at Zulficar & Partners Law Firm, Professor of International Arbitration and Private International Law at Cairo University and Vice-Chair of the Advisory Committee of the CRCICA, was appointed Treasurer of the International Council for …
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December 31, 2018
Caseload
553
The total number of cases filed before the CRCICA until 31 December 2018 reached 1303 cases. In the fourth quarter of 2018, 29 new cases were filed, compared to 22 new cases filed in the fourth quarter of 2017. The Centre’s caseload in the second quarter of 2018 involved disputes …
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December 31, 2018
Caseload
748
The total number of cases filed before CRCICA until 31 December 2018 reached 1303 cases. In 2018, 77 new cases were filed, compared to 65 in 2017. Further, 2 mediation cases were registered in 2018 compared to a single one in 2017. The Centre’s caseload during 2018 involved disputes relating …
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December 31, 2018
Caseload
661
Throughout this year 91 hearings took place at CRCICA’s hearing facilities. 81 of the hearings related to cases brought under the CRCICA Rules, 5 hearings related to ad hoc cases administered by CRCICA, and 2 hearings, which lasted for several days, related to cases brought under the ICC Rules. CRCICA …
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December 25, 2018
Events Update (Archive), Events Update
427
On 25 December 2018, CRCICA organized a seminar titled “Changes to the FIDIC Forms of Contract – Red, Yellow and Silver Books: An Overview”. The speaker, Engineer Aisha Nadar of Advokatfirman Runeland, Stockholm and a FIDIC member of the Board presented the main features of the FIDIC 2017 Suite and …
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December 16, 2018
CIArb Egypt Branch News
440
On 16 December 2018, CRCICA hosted the fourth quarterly meeting of the CIArb Egypt Branch Committee. During the meeting, the Committee congratulated Prof. Dr. Mohamed S. Abdel Wahab for his election as the Trustee for the CIArb MENA – Indian Subcontinent Regions.. Members discussed future events and activities, in particular, organizing …
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December 16, 2018
Events Update (Archive), Events Update
507
(Equivalent to CIArb Module 2: Law of Arbitration) CRCICA organized jointly with the CIArb Egypt Branch, for the third time, Module 2: Law of International Arbitration, under the customized thematic approach “Comparative Commercial Arbitration, Theory and Practice” during the week of 16-23 December 2018. The course was tutored by Dr. …
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December 13, 2018
International and Regional Contributions
420
Dr. Ismail Selim participated at the Colloquium on “The Sources of Law, International Trade, Ethics and Markets” held on 13 & 14 December 2018, at Burgundy University, Dijon, France to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Research Center on Procurement law and International Investments (“CREDIMI”) established in 1967 at the …
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December 9, 2018
Board of Trustees and Advisory Committee Members News, Board of Trustees
466
On 9 December 2018, the CRCICA Board of Trustees (BOT) held its annual meeting in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The meeting was presided by Dr. Nabil ELARABY (Chairman) and attended by Prof. Bernardo M. CREMADES (Spain), Prof. Dr. Fathi WALY (Egypt), Prof. Dr. Hani SARIE ELDIN (Egypt), Sheikha Haya Rashed …
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December 9, 2018
Events Update (Archive), Events Update
468
CRCICA held its seventh World’s Sole Biennial International Conference on “The Role of State Courts in International Arbitration- SHARM EL SHEIKH VII” on 9-10 December 2018 at Savoy Hotel, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. SHARM ELSHEIKH 2018 was the seventh of highly successful international series of conferences being held biennially since …
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December 8, 2018
Board of Trustees and Advisory Committee Members News
393
On 8 December 2018, the CRCICA Advisory Committee (AC) held its quarterly meeting in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The meeting, presided by Professor Nassib ZIADE, Vice Chair of the AC, instead of Counselor Amin ELMAHDI, Chairman of the AC, was attended by 9 out of the 15 members of the …
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December 2, 2018
Events Update (Archive), Events Update
482
On 2-31 December 2018 CRCICA held the Basic Legal Skills Course under the CRCICA/ABA Distinguished Lawyers CLE Program. This program started in October 2016 as a continuation of the ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ROLI)’s CLE scheme in Egypt, which ran under the US AID funds from 2009 until September …
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November 22, 2018
International and Regional Contributions, Cooperation Agreements
486
On 22-23 November 2018, the Libyan Center for International Commercial Arbitration (LCICA) in cooperation with CRCICA organized the Second International Arbitration Conference in Libya titled: “The Role of Arbitration and Mediation in Supporting Investments in Libya” held at the headquarters of the Organization of Education, Science and Culture (ALECSO), Tunis, …
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November 21, 2018
CIArb Egypt Branch News
643
On 21 November 2018, CRCICA hosted the “Introduction to Mediation” Course offered by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators – Egypt Branch. The course, taught by Dr. Ahmed Waly, Adjunct Associate Professor at the Department of Construction Engineering, the American University in Cairo, Approved Faculty and Course Director from the Chartered …
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November 19, 2018
CRCICA Newsletter 4-2018
470
CRCICA has lost on 19 November 2018 Dr. Mohi Eldin Alam Eldin, Senior legal Advisor, and a prominent figure who significantly contributed to its reputation and portrayed CRCICA visage to the international world of publications. He was named the CRCICA’s “Quill Pen” by Former Director Dr. Abdel Raouf. Dr. Alam …
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November 18, 2018
Events Update (Archive), Events Update
453
On 18 November 2018, CRCICA co-organized and hosted a seminar on “Managing Risk Through Dispute Resolution” in cooperation with the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Egypt. The speakers were Mr. Rupert Reece, Partner at Gide Loyrette Nouel (London), Ms. Alexandra Munoz, Partner at Gide Loyrette Nouel (Paris) and …
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November 17, 2018
International and Regional Contributions
646
Dr. Ismail Selim spoke at the 16th edition of the MIFE Middle East and North Africa International Franchise & License Exhibition held during the period from 17 to 19 November 2018 in Cairo. The Exhibition was organized by the Egyptian Franchise Development Association (EFDA), in conjunction with the Cairo International …
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November 15, 2018
Cooperation Agreements
390
On 15 November 2018, and during the Seminar on Commercial Arbitration organized by the Riyadh Chamber, both institutions signed a Cooperation Agreement to enhance cooperation between the two institutions and promote arbitration and ADR techniques through joint capacity building and the organization of training programs for lawyers and arbitrators in …
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November 15, 2018
International and Regional Contributions, Cooperation Agreements
391
By signing two agreements with the Riyadh Chamber and the Libyan Centre for International Commercial Arbitration, the overall number of cooperation agreements concluded by CRCICA has now reached 85 agreements.
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November 14, 2018
International and Regional Contributions
500
On 14 November 2018, CRCICA organized with Al Tamimi & Company a networking lunch and a Panel Discussion on: “Arbitration in Africa.” The panelists were Ms. Leyou Tameru, Legal Consultant and Founder of I-Arb Africa (Ethiopia), Mr. Ucheora Onwuamaegbu, International Attorney, Arent Fox LLP, and Dr. Ismail Selim. The panel …
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November 11, 2018
International and Regional Contributions
410
On 11 November 2018, CRCICA organized jointly with HORIZONS & Co. a Seminar on: “Arbitration in the Entertainment and Media Industry.” The speakers were Mr. Ali Ismail Al Zarooni, Chairman, HORIZONS & Co and Dr. Ismail Selim, who gave a presentation about CRCICA’s background and current activities and focused on …
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November 11, 2018
International and Regional Contributions
407
For the first time, CRCICA co-organized and sponsored two events at the Dubai Arbitration Week (11-15 November 2018) hosted by the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) Arbitration Institute, Dubai, UAE. Seminar: Arbitration in the Entertainment and Media Industry Panel Discussion: Arbitration in Africa
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November 9, 2018
International and Regional Contributions
538
On 15 November 2018, CRCICA and the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry jointly organized a Seminar on “Commercial Arbitration” hosted by the Riyadh Chamber. The event was moderated by Princess Hala bint Khaled bin Sultan, Director, Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation, Former Legal Advisor at the Saudi Arabian …
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November 8, 2018
Events Update (Archive), Events Update
479
Seminar on “The Social and Psychological Underpinnings of Commercial Arbitration” following the launching the project in Egypt Egypt was selected to be the starting point of the 5-year project, and the first country outside Europe to be studied in this important research. During the first week of November 2018, CRCICA …
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November 7, 2018
Board of Trustees and Advisory Committee Members News, Advisory Committee
502
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 Advisory Committee has been elected Trustee for the CIArb’s MENA/Indian Subcontinent Regions in the …
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November 7, 2018
International and Regional Contributions
440
Dr. Ismail Selim contributed to the book published in honor of Professor Eric Loquin, titled “Droit Sans frontières: Mélanges en l’honneur d’Eric Loquin” (Law without Borders: Collection in Honor of Eric Loquin) by a Chapter titled “Les règles matérielles adaptées aux besoins de l’arbitrage du commerce international” (“Substantive Rules Adapted …
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November 5, 2018
Events Update (Archive), Events Update
514
On 5 November 2018, White & Case, in conjunction with CRCICA and the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt organized a launch event for the 4th Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and White & Case International Arbitration Survey on “The Evolution of International Arbitration”, at the Nile Ritz Carlton …
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November 4, 2018
International and Regional Contributions
413
On 4-5 November 2018, Dr. Dalia Hussein, CRCICA’s Deputy Director, represented CRCICA at the 2nd Arab Regional Conference organized by the IBA Arab Regional Forum. Dr. Hussein spoke at the session titled “How does law support investment?” She examined the impact of dispute settlement provisions in BITs and investment legislations …
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November 1, 2018
Cooperation Agreements
477
The award Committee of “Africa Arbitration” decided to profile CRCICA’s Director Dr. Ismail Selim in the November 2018 series as: “Africa Arbitration Personality of the Month”. The series is designed to profile and recognize leading arbitration practitioners. In an interview published on the website of Africa Arbitration, Dr. Selim stated …
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October 29, 2018
International and Regional Contributions
402
Ms. Rabab Yasseen, Partner at Mentha & Partners, Deputy Judge to the Civil Courts in Geneva and Member of the CRCICA Advisory Committee represented CRCICA in the 36th session of the UNCITRAL Working Group III held in Vienna, from 29 October to 2 November 2018. General statements made at the …
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October 22, 2018
Events Update (Archive), Events Update
473
(Equivalent to CIArb Module 1: Law of Obligations and Civil Evidence) CRCICA organized jointly with the CIArb Egypt Branch, for the third time, Module 1: Law of Obligations and Civil Evidence under the customized thematic approach “The Contract and the Rules of Responsibility and Evidence” during the week of 22 …
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October 16, 2018
International and Regional Contributions
520
On 16 October 2018, the Masters of Arbitration and International Commerce (MACI) celebrated the graduation of the Promotion Suzanne Bastid (2017-2018) by holding its annual lecture at the ICC, Paris, France. Following the opening speech by the current directors of the program, Mrs. Sandrine Clavel and Mr. Maximin de Fontmichel, …
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October 12, 2018
International and Regional Contributions
528
On 12 October 2018, CRCICA was represented by its Deputy Director, Dr. Dalia Hussein, in the 57th session of AALCO, Tokyo, Japan. Dr. Hussein presented the Centre’s caseload and activities during the previous year as well as the Centre’s plan for activities in the remaining months of 2018 and 2019. …
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October 2, 2018
International and Regional Contributions
600
On 2 October 2018, CRCICA Director delivered a presentation on CRCICA at Dar Al-Handasah – Egypt, one of the top design consultants for the world’s most important projects, which operates through 40 offices in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe. The presentation focused on CRCICA’s caseload, recognitions and activities. …
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August 1, 2018
Internship
440
Starting from 1st August until 31 October 2018, Ms. Nourhan El Saloussy, who graduated from the Faculty of Economics and Political Science, has accomplished the CRCICA Internship Program at the Media Archive project. Ms. El Saloussy was engaged in assisting other staff and consultants with locating and identifying historical materials …
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