Between North & South is a 40 minute landmark documentary produced by CRCICA, directed by Ismail El Mokadem, and co-produced by Escape Home, on the occasion of CRCICA’s 40th anniversary. It tells the story of the incredible people dedicated to...
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AC Member Eng. Aisha Nadar on Multi-tiered Dispute Resolution Clauses in Construction Disputes
Eng. Aisha Nadar, Infrastructure Procurement and Dispute Management at Advokatfirman Runeland AB Law Firm and Member of CRCICA Advisory Committee, was invited on 22 February 2023 to discuss Multi-tiered Dispute Resolution Clauses in Construction Disputes during an episode of ARBinBRIEF....
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Quarterly Meeting of CRCICA’s Advisory Committee
On 28 February 2023, CRCICA’s Advisory Committee Meeting was held in hybrid format at CRCICA’s premises. The meeting was chaired by Mr Philippe Leboulanger. The AC members approved the agenda and discussed the minutes of the latest AC Meeting held...
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CRCICA partners up with Jus Mundi for Exclusive Publication of Selected CRCICA Arbitral Awards
On 7 March 2023, CRCICA and Jus Mundi announced their Partnership Agreement in a press release. The agreement is a unique partnership for the exclusive publication of selected CRCICA arbitral awards, raising awareness and enhancing general public access to arbitral...
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CRCICA’s Director Elected Chairman of the CIArb Egypt Branch
On 9 March 2023, Dr. Ismail Selim, Director of the CRCICA, was elected by the Committee members of the CIArb Egypt Branch as the Chairman of the Branch. In 2019, Dr. Selim had been elected Branch Vice-Chairman and Honorary Treasurer....
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CRCICA signs a cooperation agreement with the Hebron Chamber of Commerce and Industry
On 21 March 2023, CRCICA concluded a cooperation agreement with the Hebron Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI). Dr. Ismail Selim signed the agreement on behalf of CRCICA, and Mr. Abdo Idrees, Chairman of the HCCI, signed on behalf of...
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Sports Arbitration: CAS Hearing at CRCICA
As part of its role as sole Alternative Hearing Centre (AHC) in Africa for the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), based in Switzerland, CRCICA hosted a CAS hearing during the end of March 2023. Other AHCs are located...
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CRCICA at the GAR Middle Eastern and African Arbitration Review 2023
The GAR Middle Eastern and African Arbitration Review 2023 published an article titled “Remote hearings and the use of technology in arbitration” by Dr. Mohamed Hafez, CRCICA’s Associate Director for Legal Affairs and Business Development. The article focused on analyzing...
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Egyptian Court of Cassation Challenges Nos. 7913/91 & 13996/91
In a recent decision rendered on 9 May 2023, the Egyptian Court of Cassation recognised the applicability of soft-law while deciding on an issue pertaining to the arbitrators’ impartiality and independence and the obligation to disclose. In its decision, the...
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Quarterly Meeting of the CRCICA’s Advisory Committee
On 23 May 2023, the CRCICA Advisory Committee’s quarterly meeting was held in person and virtually via Zoom. The meeting was attended by Prof. Dr. Mohamed Salah Abdel Wahab, Vice-Chair of the AC (Egypt), Ms. Rabab Yasseen, Vice-Chair of the...
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CRCICA’s Board of Trustees Meeting
On 14 June 2023, the CRCICA’s Board of Trustees (BOT) held its annual meeting. The meeting was held virtually and in person at the CRCICA’s premises. CRCICA’s Director, Dr. Ismail Selim presented the Centre’s caseload and audited financial statement of...
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CRCICA’s New Arbitration Rules 2023
The CRCICA is pleased to announce the drafting of its New Arbitration Rules (“New Rules”). The new Rules come as a response to several changes that took place in the field of international arbitration making it more complex since the...
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Prof. Dr. Emilia Onyema AfAA’ s Member of the Week
In July 2023, the African Arbitration Association (AfAA) featured Prof. Dr. Emilia Onyema as Member of the Week. Prof. Dr. Onyema, FCiarb is a Professor of International Commercial Law at SOAS University of London, Member of CRCICA’s Advisory Committee, and...
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New Members Join CRCICA Advisory Committee
As of July 2023, two new members were appointed in the CRCICA’s Advisory Committee: Judge Ismail Ibrahim El Zyady, Former President of Court of Appeal, President of the Seventh Commercial Circuit at the Cairo Court of Appeal (Egypt) and Mr....
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Prof. Nassib Ziadé Elected Associate Member of IDI
On 28 August 2023, Professor Nassib G Ziadé, Member of the CRCICA’s Board of Trustees and Advisory Committee was elected as an Associate Member of the Institut de Droit International (IDI). Professor Ziadé is CEO of the Bahrain Chamber for...
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AfAA Features CRCICA Member of the Week
On 1 September 2023, the African Arbitration Association (AfAA) featured CRCICA as Member of the Week. The AfAA presented a brief overview about CRCICA’s history and imminent international and African awards and recognitions. The CRCICA’s profile at the AfAA included...
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Who’s Who Legal Recognizes Dr. Ismail Selim
In December 2023, Dr Ismail Selim, CRCICA’s Director, was recognized as “One of the leading arbitration practitioners in the Who’s Who Legal”: Arbitration 2024 report, hosted by Lexology and GAR. We are proud and grateful for the kind words received...
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Seminar: “Debate on the DIPCO Case”
On 4 January 2023, the CIArb Egypt Branch organised, jointly with the CRCICA, a seminar titled “A Debate on the DIPCO Case”, a controversial judgment recently issued by the Egyptian Court of Cassation relating to the setting aside of international...
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Honouring Eminent Scholars for Contributions to CRCICA
On 5 January 2023, CRCICA organised and hosted an Honouring Ceremony in due recognition of eminent scholars who were members of its Advisory Committee and Board of Trustees for their valuable achievements in international arbitration law. The event was a...
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Seminar on the “Role of the WTO in Regulating Trade Relations and Settlement of Trade Disputes”
On 1 February 2023, the Egypt Branch organised, jointly with CRCICA, a seminar on “The Role of the WTO in Regulating Trade Relations and Settlement of Trade Disputes”, held at CRCICA’s premises. The speaker was Ambassador Dr. Mounir Zahran, former...
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Seminar: “International Arbitration Trends in 2023 – An African Perspective: What is Now, What is Next?”
On 28 February 2023, the CIArb Egypt Branch organized jointly with the CRCICA the webinar on “International Arbitration Trends in 2023 – An African Perspective: What is Now, What is Next?” The speakers were Mr. Jean-François Le Gal, Partner, Pinsent...
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4th AlexU-CRCICA Vis Pre-Moot and Arbitration Conference IV
During the first days of March 2023, CRCICA co-organised the annual AlexU-CRCICA Vis Pre-Moot and Arbitration Conference for the fourth year in a row in cooperation with Alexandria University and under the umbrella of the AlexandriaU-CRCICA Arbitration Initiative. The fourth...
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CRCICA/IDAI Conference on the Arbitral Debt of States
On 7 March 2023, Professor Mathias Audit, Professor at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and Partner at Audit Duprey Fekl (Paris) addressed “the Arbitral Debt of States” in a francophone conference, held at CRCICA, in collaboration with Paris 1 Institute for International...
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GAFI, IDSC and CRCICA’s Symposium on Mediation and Amicable Settlement of Investment Disputes in Egypt
On 7 March 2023, the General Authority for Investment and Free Zone (GAFI) in Egypt, and its Investors’ Disputes Settlement Centre (IDSC), and CRCICA held, as part of their common endeavour to promote alternative means of resolving investors’ disputes, a...
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Cornell International Arbitration Society Symposium
On 10 April 2023, the CRCICA was a Supporting Organization for the first Cornell International Arbitration Symposium organized by Cornell Law School, New York. The Panels of the event approached topics including, arbitration in the digital age, navigating the complexities...
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Training Course on Comparative Commercial Arbitration: Theory and Practice (CCATP)
The CRCICA organized jointly with the Ciarb Egypt Branch a new round of the Training Course on Comparative Commercial Arbitration: Theory and Practice (CCATP) during 30 April – 6 May 2023. The CCATP course is equivalent to the Ciarb Module...
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Seminar on “Public policy Considerations and its Impact on Setting Aside Arbitral Awards: A Comparative Analysis of Public Policy Considerations under English, French & Egyptian Laws”
On 10 May 2023, the Ciarb Egypt Branch organized jointly with the CRCICA (the seat of the Branch) a hybrid event on “Public Policy Considerations and its Impact on Setting Aside Arbitral Awards: A Comparative Analysis of Public Policy Considerations...
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First Ciarb Qatar Arbitration Conference
The CRCICA was a Supporting Organization for the first Ciarb Qatar Arbitration Conference held on 10 May 2023, hosted by the Ciarb Qatar Branch. The conference highlighted topics including the future of arbitration and use of artificial intelligence, current challenges...
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First Webinar on: Mediation as an Efficient and Effective Alternative for the Resolution of Disputes
In an interactive discussion-format, Ms. Fatma Ibrahim, Mediation Special Advisor to the CRCICA (Egypt), and Mr. Fehmi Karami, Mediator, International Arbitrator, and Trainer on Mediation (Lebanon), delivered a virtual overview of “Mediation as an efficient and effective alternative for the...
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Egypt Branch Supports Lahore International Disputes Weekend (LIDW) 2023
Egypt Branch was a Supporting Organization for the Lahore International Disputes Weekend (LIDW’23) held on 19-21 May 2023, Pakistan. LIDW’23 was organized by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Pakistan Branch in collaboration with KK Consultus. The 3-day event was attended...
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CRCICA Supports Lahore International Disputes Weekend (LIDW) 2023
The CRCICA was a Supporting Organization for the Lahore International Disputes Weekend (LIDW) held on 19-21 May 2023, Pakistan. The LIDW was co-organized by MK Consultus LLP in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Pakistan Branch. The LIDW was...
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Second Webinar on: The Specifics of Mediation in Construction Disputes
On 12 June 2023, CRCICA held the second episode of the mediation webinars’ series on ‘The Specifics of Mediation in Construction Disputes’. The guest speaker was Dr. Ahmed Waly, Managing Partner – WALY Arbitration & Contract Administration Firm and moderated...
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Branch Seminar on “Negotiation Diplomacy: The Key Pillar of International Relations”
On 14 June 2023, the Egypt Branch organized jointly with the CRCICA a seminar on “Negotiation Diplomacy: The Key Pillar of International Relations”, held at CRCICA (the seat of the Branch). The speaker was Ambassador Dr. Kheireldin Abdel Latif, former...
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2023 High-Level Dialogue on Maritime and Commercial Arbitration in China
The CRCICA was a supporting organization for the 2023 High-Level Dialogue on Maritime and Commercial Arbitration in China, held on 16 June 2023, hosted by the China Maritime Arbitration Commission (CMAC), Beijing. The event was organized by CMAC, in collaboration...
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Hybrid Seminar: “Insurance Claims in Construction Projects”
On 25 June 2023, the Ciarb Egypt Branch organized jointly with the CRCICA the hybrid seminar on “Insurance Claims in Construction Projects”. The speaker was Eng. Maged Raouf Fayek, Contracts and Commercial Director, Head Office, Contracting & Construction Enterprises Limited...
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OECD-CRCICA Regional Seminar on Preventing and Avoiding Investor-State Disputes
On the 11-12 July 2023, CRCICA hosted the regional seminar on “Preventing and Avoiding Investor-State Disputes” organized by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The event focused on preventing and avoiding investment disputes, identifying conflicts likely to escalate...
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Joint CIArb Egypt Branch-AACE International Greater Cairo Section Seminar on: Construction Claims under the International AACE Conference 2023.
On 19 July 2023, the Ciarb Egypt Branch organized jointly with the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE, and the CRCICA (the seat of the Branch) a seminar on “Construction Claims under the International AACE Conference 2023”. The...
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Networking Event for the Second and Third Networking Cycles
On the occasion of the closing of the second cycle of the CIArb Egypt Branch Mentoring Programme and the launch of the third cycle (May 2023- May 2024), the Branch organized a networking event gathering the mentors, supporters, and mentees...
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CRCICA-Ain Shams Advanced Professional Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration
CRCICA-Ain Shams Advanced Professional Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration was launched in September 2023. The Advanced Diploma, delivered by experienced scholars, is the second stage of the CRCICA-Ain Shams Professional Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration conducted in 2021 and 2022....
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Branch Seminar on “The Jurisdiction of the Arbitral Tribunal in light of modern judicial applications in Egypt and the Gulf states”
On 6 Sep 2023, the Egypt Branch organized jointly with the CRCICA a seminar on “The Jurisdiction of the Arbitral Tribunal in light of modern judicial applications in Egypt and the Gulf states” held at CRCICA (the seat of the...
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Settlement of Domestic and International Sports’ Disputes: Reality and Expectations
On 11 September 2023, the CRCICA organized a conference on “Domestic Sports Disputes Agreement: Reality and Expectations”. The conference was held under the auspices of the Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports and hosted by the CRCICA. The conference outlined...
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Seminar: Legal Challenges arising from Dispute Boards
On 26 September 2023, the Ciarb Egypt Branch organized jointly with the CRCICA a seminar on “Legal Challenges arising from Dispute Boards”. The speakers were Dr. Tarek Hamed, Founder and Managing Director of DAR for Engineering Contracts and Mr. Ahmed...
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Presentation at Volterra Fietta
In October 2023, Volterra Fietta Law Firm hosted a presentation by Dr. Ismail Selim. Dr Selim presented an overview of the Center’s recent activities and new arbitration rules, which placed the Centre at the forefront of the latest developments in...
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Seminar on: International Arbitration Headquarters: Lessons Learned from London and Singapore in leadership and competitiveness
On 2 October 2023, CRCICA hosted and organized the hybrid Seminar on International Arbitration Headquarters: Lessons Learned from London and Singapore in Leadership and Competitiveness. The speaker was Dr. Emad Hussein, FCiarb, Accredited International Arbitrator and Mediator. The moderator was...
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Law Symposium hosted by the Embassy of France in Egypt
On 3 October 2023, Dr. Ismail Selim took part in the Law Symposium hosted by the Embassy of France in Egypt, the French Institute of Egypt, and in partnership with Sorbonne Law School in Cairo- IDAI. The panel shed light...
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AlexU-CRCICA International Commercial Arbitration Program
As part of the activities organized by the AlexandriaU-CRCICA Arbitration Initiative under the CRCICA auspices, the Centre once again hosted at its premises on 12 October 2023 an arbitration moot for Alexandria University law students. Sponsored by Shahid Law Firm,...
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Seminar: Mapping a new era of investment dispute resolution: the African Continental Free Trade Area
On 25 October 2023, CRCICA hosted and co-organized with Quinn Emanuel Law Firm: Mapping a new era of investment dispute resolution: the African Continental Free Trade Area. Speakers were Ms. Laila El Hakim, Lawyer, Quinn Emanuel law firm, and Dr....
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Pitfalls of the First Appointments
CRCICA jointly with the Rising Arbitrators Initiative (RAI) organized the hybrid “Pitfalls of the First Appointments” event on 26 October 2023. Zulficar & Partners Law Firm sponsored the event speakers’ dinner. The keynote speakers were Paula Hodges, KC, and Prof...
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CIETAC-CRCICA Joint Event
On 22 November 2023, the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) and CRCICA jointly organized the event on CIETAC – CRCICA Respective 2024 Arbitration Rules & Arbitration in the Context of BRI. Arbitration practitioners from China and Egypt...
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UNCITRAL Working Group III 44th Session (ISDS Reform)
Ms. Rabab Yasseen, Partner Mentha Avocats, Deputy Judge Geneva Civil Courts, Vice Chair of the CRCICA Advisory Committee represented CRCICA at the hybrid UNCITRAL Working Group III 44th Session (Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform) held on 23-27 January 2023. The documents...
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CRCICA/DIS Arbitration Group Roundtable in Berlin
The CRCICA/DIS Arbitration Group, a unique innovation and initiative by the Deutsche Institution für Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit (DIS), the main and leading German arbitral institution, held its first German event in Berlin, on 13 February 2023. The initiative, which consists of setting...
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CRCICA and the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce (HK) on Opportunities and Risks for German Companies of Arbitration in Africa
The Hamburg Chamber of Commerce (HK) hosted a conference on 15 February 2023 on the subject of “Arbitration in Africa – Opportunities and Risks for German Companies”, where Dr Ismail Selim, Director, introduced the Centre’s role and services, highlighting the...
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AC Member Eng. Aisha Nadar on Multi-tiered Dispute Resolution Clauses in Construction Disputes
Eng. Aisha Nadar, Infrastructure Procurement and Dispute Management at Advokatfirman Runeland AB Law Firm and Member of CRCICA Advisory Committee, was invited on 22 February 2023 to discuss Multi-tiered Dispute Resolution Clauses in Construction Disputes during an episode of ARBinBRIEF....
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CRCICA and the ADGM Courts at the BCDR’s 13th Middle East Vis Pre-Moot
During the 13th Middle-East Pre-Vis Moot, organised and hosted annually by the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR), and taking place this year from 23 to 25 February 2023, CRCICA’s Director, Ismail Selim and the ADGM Courts shared a panel...
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UNCITRAL’s Discussions on Iraqi Arbitration Law in Abu Dhabi, together with ADGM and CLDP
From 3 to 5 March 2023, Dr Ismail Selim, Director of CRCICA attended several meetings that encompassed in-depth discussions and exchange of views on the drafting of the new Iraqi Commercial and Arbitration Law, together with representatives from UNCITRAL and...
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UNCITRAL Working Group III 45th Session (New York Session)
Ms. Rabab Yasseen, Partner Mentha Avocats, Deputy Judge Geneva Civil Courts, Vice Chair of the CRCICA Advisory Committee represented CRCICA at the hybrid 45th session of UNCITRAL’s Working Group III (WGIII) held in New York (27 – 31 March 2023)....
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CRCICA at the Paris Arbitration Week (PAW)
On 29 March 2023, « Between North & South », a CRCICA Documentary, was screened at the Reed Smith premises as part of Paris Arbitration Week. The screening was followed by a panel discussion between Dr. Ismail Selim, CRCICA Director,...
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Sports Arbitration: CAS Hearing at CRCICA
As part of its role as sole Alternative Hearing Centre (AHC) in Africa for the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), based in Switzerland, CRCICA hosted a CAS hearing during the end of March 2023. Other AHCs are located...
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London International Disputes Week (LIDW)
Dr. Ismail Selim represented the CRCICA at the London International Disputes Week (LIDW): Adapting on a Changing World held during 13-19 May 2023. The LIDW was organised by the Queen Mary University of London and a number of its events...
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CRCICA -DIS First Meeting for Bilateral Egyptian-German Working Group
On 1 June 2023, the CRCICA and the Deutsche Institution fur Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit- the German Institution of Arbitration (DIS) held the first meeting for their bilateral Egyptian-German Working Group. The WG was co-chaired by Mr. Kilian Bälz, Partner at AMERELLER- Mena...
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Africa Arbitration Academy Flagship Training Programme
On 15 June 2023, Dr. Dalia Hussein, CRCICA’s Deputy Director, represented the CRCICA at the Africa Arbitration Academy Flagship Training Programme held during 12-30 June 2023 in London, United Kingdom. The Programme was organized by the Africa Arbitration Academy, Association...
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Training Course on: Arbitration in Engineering Contracts
On 18-22 June 2022, the International Specialized Lawyers (ISL) and the Greater Amman Municipality, co-organized with CRCICA and the International Federation of Arbitration Institutions (IFCAI) the training course entitled “Arbitration in Engineering Contracts’’ at the King Hussein Cultural Center, Amman,...
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56th Session of the UNCITRAL & Colloquium on Climate Change and the Law of International Trade
CRCICA was represented by Ms. Rabab Yasseen, Partner, MENTHA AVOCATS, Vice Chair of the CRCICA’s Advisory Committee, as an observer remotely at the 56th session of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), held from 3 to 21...
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Ciarb Kenya Branch 7th International Arbitration Conference and Golf Tournament, Kenya
CRCICA was represented by Dr. Mohamed Hafez, Associate Director for Legal Affairs and Business Development, at the seventh edition of the International Arbitration Conference on “International Arbitration for the 21st Century: A new Era of Dispute Resolution in Africa” held...
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African Days of Arbitration and Mediation Conference
CRCICA was represented by Dr. Selim, Director, at the “African Days of Arbitration and Mediation Conference on: The settlement of commercial and investment disputes through arbitration and mediation within the framework of OHADA and ZLECAF” held during 27-28 July 2023,...
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7th Edition LACIAC Live Debates
On 27 July 2023, Dr. Ismail Selim, Director, represented CRCICA at the 7th edition LACIAC Live Debates: The Ad Valorem method is the most appropriate form of remuneration for arbitrators”. Ms. Diamana Diawara, Director, Arbitration and ADR for Africa at...
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EAIAC 10th East Africa International Arbitration Conference 2023
CRCICA was represented by its Director Dr. Ismail Selim, as a speaker at “EAIAC 10th East Africa International Arbitration Conference 2023: A golden age, celebrating the past and the future of International Arbitration in Africa” held on 23-25 August 2023,...
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AIAC Asia ADR Week 2023
CRCICA was represented by Dr. Ismail Selim, Director at the” AIAC Asia ADR Week 2023 on: PRISM: The Spectrum of ADR” held on 24-26 August 2023, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Organized by the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), the event aimed...
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China Arbitration Summit
Dr. Ismail Selim, CRCICA’s Director, delivered a recorded speech on “CRCICA New 2023 Draft Rules” at the China Arbitration Summit: “International Arbitration Riding on the New Wave of Sci-Tech Revolution and Industrial Transformation” held on 6 September 2023. Being the...
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IBA Conference on “The Laws of Sports: Fast and Furious or Stable and Reliable?”
CRCICA was represented by Dr. Dalia Hussein, Deputy Director, at the IBA Conference on “The Laws of Sports: Fast and Furious or Stable and Reliable? “held on 13-14 September 2023, Qatar. The Conference was organized by the IBA Arab Regional...
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Young AfAA Committee Monthly Webinar Series
CRCICA was represented by its Director Dr. Ismail Selim at “Young AfAA Committee Monthly Webinar Series: Rules and Producers of Arbitral Institutions in the Middle East & North Africa” held on 13 September 2023. The event was organized by the...
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Nairobi Arbitration Week
On 18-22 September 2023, CRCICA was represented by Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, Independent Arbitrator and Founder of Ibrahim ADR (Dubai) and Member of CRCICA’s Advisory Committee, at the Nairobi Arbitration Week organized by Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration. Mr. Ibrahim contributed...
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DIS Practice Group Settlement: Approaches to Settlement in Arbitrations in Africa and the Middle East
The virtual “DIS Practice Group Settlement: Approaches to Settlement in Arbitrations in Africa and the Middle East” was held on 20 September 2023. Organised within the context of the DIS Rules Clinic on Settlement, the event highlighted settlement in arbitrations...
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46th session of UNCITRAL’s WG III
CRCICA was represented by Ms. Rabab Yasseen, Vice Chair of CRCICA’s Advisory Committee, at the 46th session of UNCITRAL’s WG III held in Vienna during 9 – 13 October 2023 in a hybrid format. The discussions mainly focused on: a)...
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AfAA Annual Conference
Dr. Dalia Hussein, CRCICA’s Deputy Director, was a representative at the 4th African Arbitration Association (AFAA) Annual Conference which was held in Cape Town from 12 to 14 October 2023. She took part in the session moderated by Mr. Sami...
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DIAC Arbitration Training Programme: Building a Strong Foundation for a Successful Arbitration
During 11 – 14 December 2023, Dr. Selim spoke at the Training Programme: Building a Strong Foundation for a Successful Arbitration organized by Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC). Dr. Selim contributed to the session titled: “Building a Strong Foundation for...
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CRCICA’s event in Dubai Arbitration Week 2023 (DAW23)
During the Dubai Arbitration Week (DAW) which was held between 13-17 November 2023, CRCICA held a special event on 16 November 2023. During CRCICA’s DAW Event, Dr. Ismail Selim, CRCICA’s Director, delivered the opening speech providing an Overview on CRCICA...
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Annual Conference of the CFA: La légitimité de l’arbitrage
On 1 December 2023, Dr. Ismail Selim spoke at “La légitimité de l’arbitrage” organized by the Comité français de l’arbitrage – CFA. Dr. Selim focused on the role of arbitral institutions to enhancing, improving, facilitating and guaranteeing the legitimacy of...
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Exclusive Screening of CRCICA’s Documentary: “Between North & South” at CLE, Paris
On 4 December 2023, the Society of Comparative Legislation (Société de Legislation Comparée – Arbitrage et ADR) (CLE) hosted and organized jointly with the CRCICA the joint event and screening of CRCICA’s Documentary “Between North & South” exclusively with French...
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CRCICA’s New Arbitration Rules Introduced to two Law Firms Based in Dubai
On 12 December 2023, Dr. Selim delivered a speech at the Clyde & Co Law Firm (Dubai Office). He focused on CRCICA’s modern tools and discussed the forthcoming groundbreaking CRCICA new Arbitration Rules scheduled to enter into force in early...
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IFCAI Council Meeting
On 18 December 2023, Dr. Ismail Selim, President of the IFCAI and Director of the CRCICA, chaired the virtual IFCAI Council meeting. Discussions included the draft program of the IFCAI event at RIDW24: www.RIDW.org
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Seminar: “Debate on the DIPCO Case”
On 4 January 2023, the CIArb Egypt Branch organised, jointly with the CRCICA, a seminar titled “A Debate on the DIPCO Case”, a controversial judgment recently issued by the Egyptian Court of Cassation relating to the setting aside of international...
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Seminar on the “Role of the WTO in Regulating Trade Relations and Settlement of Trade Disputes”
On 1 February 2023, the Egypt Branch organised, jointly with CRCICA, a seminar on “The Role of the WTO in Regulating Trade Relations and Settlement of Trade Disputes”, held at CRCICA’s premises. The speaker was Ambassador Dr. Mounir Zahran, former...
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CIArb Treasurer Meeting
On 24 February 2023, Dr. Ismail Selim, Branch Vice-Chair and Honorary Treasurer, represented the Branch at the virtual CIArb Treasurer Meeting. The Branch had submitted full year return (2022) to the Branch Network Support on 31 January 2023. Mr. Jim...
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Seminar: “International Arbitration Trends in 2023 – An African Perspective: What is Now, What is Next?”
On 28 February 2023, the CIArb Egypt Branch organized jointly with the CRCICA the webinar on “International Arbitration Trends in 2023 – An African Perspective: What is Now, What is Next?” The speakers were Mr. Jean-François Le Gal, Partner, Pinsent...
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CIArb Branch Chairs Meeting
On 1 March 2023, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Raouf, Branch Chair, represented the Branch at the virtual CIArb Branch Chairs meeting with the CIArb Senior Management Team. Discussions focused on new criteria for the fellowship grade, new CIArb branches, updates...
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CRCICA’s Director Elected Chairman of the CIArb Egypt Branch
On 9 March 2023, Dr. Ismail Selim, Director of the CRCICA, was elected by the Committee members of the CIArb Egypt Branch as the Chairman of the Branch. In 2019, Dr. Selim had been elected Branch Vice-Chairman and Honorary Treasurer....
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New Chair, Vice-Chairs and Honorary Treasurer for the Egypt Branch
On 9 March 2023, Committee members elected by consensus the Branch new officers: Dr. Ismail Selim as Branch Chair, Dr. Dalia Hussein as Vice Chair and Honorary Secretary, Dr. Waleed El Nemr, as Vice Chair and Education and Training Officer,...
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CIArb Egypt Branch Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the CIArb Egypt Branch was held in hybrid format on 9 March 2022. 14 members attended the AGM attended in person, at the Branch seat at CRCICA and 24 members attended virtually. Prof. Dr....
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First Branch Committee Meeting 2023
The first Committee Meeting of the CIArb Egypt Branch was held in hybrid format on 9 March 2023. Members approved the agenda of the meeting and the minutes of the latest Committee meeting as recorded on 22 December 2022. The...
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CIArb Branch Treasurers’ Meeting
On 27 June 2023, Dr. Mohamed Hafez, Branch Treasurer, represented the Branch at the CIArb Branch Treasurers’ Meeting. Discussions focused on Branch financial reporting and policies including Finance Handbook. Jim O’Donnell, Executive Director of IT &Digital and Transformation, delivered a...
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CIArb Senior Management Team Meeting
On 4 July 2023, Branch Chair, Dr. Ismail Selim, represented the Branch at the CIArb Senior Management Team Meeting. The agenda of the meeting included updates regarding Ciarb Board of Trustees meeting, Third Party Intervention Policy, renewals, IT digital transformation,...
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Ciarb Branch Chair Induction Meeting
On 6 September 2023, Dr. Ismail Selim, Branch Chair, represented the Branch at the virtual Ciarb Branch Chair Induction Meeting. The meeting aimed at providing information and guidance on the new role of Branch chair and other governance related issues....
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Third Branch Committee Meeting 2023
The third Committee Meeting of the Ciarb Egypt Branch was held virtually on 17 September 2023. Members approved the agenda of the meeting and the minutes of the latest Committee meeting as recorded on 14 June 2023. The Branch Chair,...
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Egypt Branch Development Plan and Budget 2024
On 17 September 2023, Egypt Branch submitted its Development Plan and Budget 2024. The Branch invited members to propose topics for the Branch events in 2024.
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Mona Allam-Magri (LL.M, Paris Panthéon-Assas)
From January to February 2023, Ms. Mona Allam-Magri completed an internship program at CRCICA. Ms. Allam-Magri graduated from Paris Panthéon-Assas University, with a Master 1 in business law and a Master 2 in European regulatory and competition law. She also...
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Mostafa Saleh (LL.B, Cairo University English Section)
Mostafa Saleh, fresh graduate from the Faculty of Law, English Section, Cairo University, completed an internship at CRCICA from 20 November 2022 until 5 January 2023. He assisted in the preparation of correspondences with claimants and respondents in arbitral cases,...
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Malak El Rimaly (BSc, Business New Giza University)
Ms. Malak El Rimaly completed an internship at the CRCICA from 24 January till 16 February 2023. Ms. El Rimaly is a second year business student at New Giza University, interested in pursuing both International and Commercial Law. During her...
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Marwan Awny (LL.B, Tanta University Law English Section)
Mr. Marwan Awny completed an internship at CRCICA from 25 January to 9 February 2023. Mr. Awny is an Egyptian law student in Tanta University (English section). He is interested in Commercial Arbitration, Commercial Law, Public International Law and Modern...
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Mostafa Abd El Salam (BSc, Commerce and Accounting, Helwan University)
From 1 October 2022 to 1 February 2023, Mr. Mostafa Abd El Salam completed an internship within CRCICA’s Financial Department. Mr Abd El Salam is a fresh graduate from the Faculty of Commerce (Accounting major), Helwan University. Mr. Abd El...
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José De Abreu Fernandes
José De Abreu Fernandes was an intern at CRCICA from April to June 2023. José De Abreu Fernandes holds a Master 1 in Business Law from the University of Paris Panthéon-Assas and a Master 2 in Financial Law from the...
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Ramy Ayman
Ramy Ayman Rafik, Master degree in public law, Faculty of Law, English Section – Alexandria University, was an intern at the CRCICA from 5 February to 12 September 2023. Under the Case Management Department, Ramy contributed to legal translation ,...
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Awa Adjidja
Ms. Awa Adjidja, holder of a PhD in international economic law, l’Université de Douala, Cameroon, was an intern at the CRCICA from 12 June to 13 July 2023. To acquire expertise in arbitration practice, Awa assisted in the French translation...
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Yulia Petrovicheva
From 30 July 2023 to 20 September 2023, Yulia Petrovicheva, a Russian intern with a master’s degree and a PhD in law from Moscow State Academy of Law, Russia, has accomplished the internship programme at CRCICA. Yulia handled a variety...
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Nour Attia
Ms. Nour Attia has accomplished her internship programme at CRCICA from 15 October 2023 to 15 November 2023. Nour is a multimedia and journalism graduate from the American University in Cairo (AUC). During her internship, Nour had the opportunity to...
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Khaled Omar
From start of September until end of October 2023 Khaled Omar has accomplished his internship programme at CRCICA. Khaled is a fresh graduate, Faculty of Law Ain Shams University. During his internship, he worked on translation, legal research on different...
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Mahmoud Salah
Mahmoud Saleh has accomplished his internship program at CRCICA from 1 September 2023 to 1 November 2023. Mahmoud is law graduate from The British University in Egypt. During his internship, Mahmoud had the opportunity to conduct research on international arbitration...
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