1978
January 1978

The decision of the 19th Session of the Asian African Legal Consultative Committee (hereinafter the "Committee" or the 'AALCC') to establish several arbitration centres within the Afro-Asian Area.

1983
November 1983

The conclusion of an agreement between the Committee and the Egyptian Government for the permanent functioning of the Cairo Centre.

1987
December 1987

The issuance of the Headquarters Agreement between the Committee and the Egyptian Government which guarantees for the Cairo Centre all the privileges and immunities of independent international organizations in Egypt.

1990
July 1990

The establishment of the Institute of Arbitration and Investment under the auspices of the Cairo Centre.

1991
January 1991

The establishment of the Institute of Arab and African Arbitrators in Egypt under the auspices of the Cairo Centre.

1997
November 1997
The establishment of the Arab Union of International Arbitration (AUIA) under the auspices of the Cairo Centre and at its offices.
2003
February 2003
The establishment of the Arab Union of International Arbitration (AUIA) under the auspices of the Cairo Centre and at its offices.