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About us

ArabArb is an independent association that aims to unite, promote, and serve the U.S. based arbitration community with roots, affinity, or interest in the Arab World. Our mission is to provide a platform for arbitration practitioners and other interested members of the legal community to network and collaborate with the common goal of advancing the knowledge and understanding of arbitration as it relates to the Arab World. We also aim to increase the visibility of diverse and qualified counsel, arbitrators, and experts who are particularly suited to handle disputes relating to the Arab World.

Host Speakers

Karim ZEIN
Associate
Simmons & Simmons

Guest Speakers

Sami HOUERBI
Founder
Houerbi Law Firm / ICC Court Member
Mohamed ABDEL WAHAB
Professor of International Arbitration, Private International Law and English Contract Law, Cairo University - Founding Partner & Head of International Arbitration, Construction and Energy Groups, Zulficar & Partners
Zulficar & Partners Law Firm
Umar OSENI
Secretary-General
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Arbitration Centre
Christoffer COELLO HEDBERG
Deputy Registrar
DIAC - Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC)
Nour NICOLAS
Associate
FOLEY HOAG

Our PAW Events

Current edition

Thu. 26 Mar. 2026
Do Arab arbitrations still require western validation?
#Commercial arbitration #Investment arbitration #Africa #Asia #World
IN PERSON
CLOSED

Previous editions

Tue. 08 Apr. 2025
IN PERSON
CLOSED
Thu. 21 Mar. 2024
Enforcement of Awards in the Arab World: Procedure and Challenges
#Investment arbitration #Public International Law #World
IN PERSON
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