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10 - 14 NOVEMBER 2025

Format: In Person

Navigating the New Norms: Recent Developments in Institutional Arbitration Rules.

Join us for a panel discussion organized by ArabArb and hosted by Al Tamimi & Co. This engaging session will explore the latest updates and emerging trends in institutional arbitration rules, focusing on how recent reforms are reshaping the practice and procedure of modern arbitration. Distinguished practitioners and institutional representatives will examine key amendments introduced by leading arbitral bodies and their practical implications for parties, counsel, and tribunals. The discussion will also consider how institutions are adapting to evolving expectations around diversity, third-party funding, and technology—and what these developments mean for arbitration users in today’s dynamic dispute resolution landscape.

The Court Practitioner’s Toolkit: How to Effectively Utilize the DIFC / ADGM Courts in International Arbitration/ Maximising financial recovery from construction claims through arbitration

This seminar will be divided into two focused sessions:

  • Session 1: Enforcement of Arbitration Awards in the DIFC Courts
  • Exploring recent developments in the enforcement of arbitration awards, with emphasis on Carmon v Cuenda [2024] DIFC CA 003 and other DIFC Court decisions. The session will address enforcement strategy, asset recovery, and cross-border recognition of awards.
  • Session 2: Maximising financial recovery from construction claims through arbitration
  • Focusing on strategic approaches to recovering financial claims in complex construction disputes. Topics include claim consolidation, procedural tactics, and the use of pleadings vs memorials.

DIAC Sunrise Cycle, Organised by Arbitra International & Club Peloton

Join us for a sunrise cycle around the iconic Al Qudra Cycle Track, hosted by Club Peloton and Arbitra International, as part of Dubai Arbitration Week. The DIAC Sunrise Cycle is a 50km group ride open to the legal and arbitration community, offering an energising start to your day with like-minded professionals in a scenic desert setting.

After the ride, enjoy a relaxing breakfast at Bab Al Shams and a complimentary cycling jersey — all made possible thanks to the generous support of our event sponsors:
DIAC, Overford, Flosmart, Opus 2, Simmons & Simmons, HKA, Arbitra International, Sears Davies, FTI and Limeslade.

We are grateful to all our sponsors for helping to promote wellbeing, community, and meaningful connections across the arbitration world.

Young Professionals Speed Networking Breakfast

A networking breakfast designed for associates, junior lawyers, barristers and other young professionals. This event serves as a platform for those early in their career to meet, reconnect, and forge new professional relationships while enjoying coffee and breakfast. Participants will also benefit from the knowledge and guidance of our seasoned experts.

SIAC Dubai Event 2025 – Conducting International Arbitration: Sector-Specific Strategies Across Asia and the Middle East

This panel will explore how international arbitration strategies converge and diverge across key sectors in Asia and the Middle East. Drawing on their experience, the panellists will share insights on unique procedural needs and challenges each sector presents, as well as their perspectives on effective approaches and mechanisms for managing cross-border disputes across diverse industries.

Choosing Your Forum: The Foreign Investor’s Enforcement Toolkit

This event will examine the key differences between onshore, offshore, and free zone jurisdictions in the region. We will explore the role of the DIFC as a “conduit court” for the enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards, and compare its approach to that of other prominent arbitration courts. The discussion will highlight the advantages and disadvantages of each option from the perspective of foreign investors.

In addition, the event will address recent trends in judicial intervention and their impact on enforcement timelines and costs. The session aims to provide practical insights for investors considering their dispute resolution and enforcement strategies in the region

The Art of Risky Business: Taming Uncertainty in Early-Stage Energy Projects

Join us for an in-depth exploration of one of the most critical—and complex—aspects of early-stage energy project development: managing and accounting for uncertainty.
From fluctuating market conditions and evolving technologies to regulatory shifts and geopolitical risks, to evaluating undeveloped or developing reserves and resources, uncertainty is an inherent part of launching any successful energy venture. Our expert panel made up of a diverse cross-disciplinary lineup of quantum experts, reserve specialists, and in-house acquisition specialists explore the ways in which early-stage risk may be addressed under various circumstances:
Understanding Discount Rates — What specific risks do discount rates account for, and how should they be interpreted in uncertain markets
Reserves and Risk — Explore how technical reserves are adjusted for commercial, geological, and political uncertainties—what goes into those reserve estimates, and what do they really mean?
Valuation Objectives: Valuations are performed for a wide variety of reasons including sales/acquisitions, prioritization of development, litigations and arbitrations, and other reasons. How can the valuation objective influence the assumptions and the ultimate results?
Case Studies — Our panel will offer real-world insights from renewable and transitional energy projects, showcasing both success stories and cautionary tales.

There will be networking opportunities at our post-event reception for attendees to connect with fellow energy professionals, investors, and innovators in a dynamic knowledge-sharing environment.