UNCITRAL Day for Arab States

Join us on Saturday 9 November 2024, from 9am to 2pm, at Middlesex University (MDX) Dubai for engaging discussions on the future of international arbitration with the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL).

This year’s event marks the 10th anniversary of the UNCITRAL Rules on Transparency, which have significantly influenced transparency and accountability in international investment arbitration. In addition, the event will explore the new UNCITRAL Code of Conduct for Arbitrators, which represents a key advancement in enhancing ethical standards and professionalism in arbitration. 

Speakers:

• Kristin Campbell-Wilson – Exec Director of Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre
• Yaochen Gong – Legal Officer, UNCITRAL secretariat 
• Nikola Kovacikova – Associate Legal Officer, UNCITRAL secretariat 
• Fatima Balfaqeeh – UAE certified arbitration specialist
• Robert Stephen – Dubai International Arbitration Centre Registrar
• Giovanni Zara – Professor of International Law and Arbitration at the University of Naples
• Christian P. Alberti – Chief of ADR at the Saudi Centre for Commercial Arbitration
• Sherif Akl - Regional Director, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
• Ezzeddine A Baassiri - Founder & Managing Partner, Baassiri Law Firm, Counsel, Lebanese Arbitration and Mediation Centre

These events are pivotal in shaping the future of international arbitration, don’t miss out on the chance to delve into these topics through engaging discussions with thought leaders.