Bridging the Gap: Streamlining Dispute Resolution for Investment and Trade in the OIC Region

Presentation

Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of OIC dispute resolution! This panel is organized by the OIC Arbitration Centre in partnership with the Turkic Arbitration Association, chaired by Professor Kamalia Mehtiyeva and Anna Guillard Sazhko.

Our expert panel, led by moderator May Khoury, will illuminate the path to streamlined investment and trade within the OIC region. Featuring esteemed panelists Professor Kamalia Mehtiyeva, Dr. Umar A. Oseni, Ahmed Abdel Hakam, Nadya Rouben, and Zhazgul Altynbekova, this session will dissect procedural complexities, unveil the OIC Arbitration Centre's cutting-edge innovations, delve into investment treaty nuances, and explore strategies to amplify the Centre's global reach. Participants will gain actionable insights on navigating cultural and legal diversities, ensuring award enforcement, and harnessing dispute prevention tools, empowering them to conquer the challenges and seize the opportunities of the OIC market.

Session Objectives:
1. Demystify Procedural Hurdles: To identify and analyze the practical challenges in OIC arbitration, including transparency, communication barriers, and Shariah-related issues, and to propose solutions for enhanced efficiency and investor confidence.

2. Showcase OIC Arbitration Centre Innovations: To provide a comprehensive update on the Centre's jurisdiction, recent developments, and pioneering dispute prevention and mitigation solutions, demonstrating their potential to foster a conducive environment for trade and investment.

3. Illuminate Investment Treaty Dynamics: To examine the interpretation and application of the OIC Investment Treaty, drawing on real-world case examples, and to equip participants with strategies to overcome enforcement challenges and mitigate risks.

4. Expand the Centre's Global Footprint: To explore strategies for the OIC Arbitration Centre to transcend the limitations of the Investment Treaty, achieve wider international recognition, and address jurisdictional challenges through alternative mechanisms.

5. Provide Practical Guidance: To equip attendees with actionable insights and practical approaches for navigating the complexities of dispute resolution in the OIC region, fostering greater predictability and facilitating successful investment and trade.