Judicial Support vs Judicial Intervention: Trends in UAE Courts’ Approach to Arbitration

REF: EP136

Judicial Support vs Judicial Intervention: Trends in UAE Courts’ Approach to Arbitration

REF: EP136

Arbitration is now a central part of dispute resolution in the UAE and as it grows, so does the influence of the courts. For clients and counsel alike, understanding when the courts support arbitration and when they intervene is becoming more important than ever.

This session brings together two of the UAE’s leading litigators, Ali Al Zarooni, Managing Partner, Horizons & Co, and Dr Hassan Arab, Regional Head of Dispute Resolution, Al Tamimi & Company, for a practical discussion on how the judiciary is shaping arbitration in the region.

They will be joined by Areen Jayousi, Partner, Horizons & Co, with Nour Hineidi, Partner at Deloitte, moderating the session.

We will explore recent judgments, enforcement challenges and the practical implications for legal teams. Whether you are advising clients or managing disputes in-house, this event offers relevant insights and clear takeaways to help you navigate the evolving relationship between the courts and arbitration in the UAE.

Date & Time

Monday 10 November 2025
8:30 am - 11:45 am

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Participation Fee: Complimentary

EVENT CALENDAR 2025

  • Monday 10
  • Tuesday 11
  • Wednesday 12
  • Thursday 13
  • Friday 14
Monday 10 November 2025
Monday
7:30 am - 9:30 am
10 November 2025
Monday
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
10 November 2025
Monday
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
10 November 2025
Monday
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
10 November 2025
Monday
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
10 November 2025
Tuesday 11 November 2025
Tuesday
8:30 am - 11:00 am
11 November 2025
Stand-up Disputes Show
Overture
REF: EP020
Tuesday
8:30 am - 11:00 pm
11 November 2025
Tuesday
8:30 am - 10:30 am
11 November 2025
Tuesday
9:00 am - 10:45 am
11 November 2025
Tuesday
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
11 November 2025
Tuesday
7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
11 November 2025
DALDS Dinner
Overture
REF: EP183
Wednesday 12 November 2025
Wednesday
8:00 am - 10:00 am
12 November 2025
Wednesday
8:30 am - 10:30 am
12 November 2025
Wednesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
12 November 2025
Thursday 13 November 2025
Thursday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
13 November 2025
Thursday
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
13 November 2025
Thursday
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
13 November 2025
Thursday
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
13 November 2025
Thursday
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
13 November 2025
Thursday
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
13 November 2025
Thursday
7:00 pm - 2:00 am
13 November 2025
Thursday
7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
13 November 2025
Friday 14 November 2025

Judicial Support vs Judicial Intervention: Trends in UAE Courts’ Approach to Arbitration

REF: EP136

Date & Time

Monday 10 November 2025
8:30 am - 11:45 am

About This Event

Arbitration is now a central part of dispute resolution in the UAE and as it grows, so does the influence of the courts. For clients and counsel alike, understanding when the courts support arbitration and when they intervene is becoming more important than ever.

This session brings together two of the UAE’s leading litigators, Ali Al Zarooni, Managing Partner, Horizons & Co, and Dr Hassan Arab, Regional Head of Dispute Resolution, Al Tamimi & Company, for a practical discussion on how the judiciary is shaping arbitration in the region.

They will be joined by Areen Jayousi, Partner, Horizons & Co, with Nour Hineidi, Partner at Deloitte, moderating the session.

We will explore recent judgments, enforcement challenges and the practical implications for legal teams. Whether you are advising clients or managing disputes in-house, this event offers relevant insights and clear takeaways to help you navigate the evolving relationship between the courts and arbitration in the UAE.

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#Africa #Americas #Asia #CEE/CIS/Russia #Europe #Oceania #Space #World

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Format

Hybrid

Schedule

Morning

Registration

Participation Fee: Complimentary