Schedules: Morning

The recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in the GCC and broader MENA region continue to be shaped by evolving court interpretations and procedural frameworks. Recent high-profile decisions in the UAE and KSA have underscored both progress and persisting complexities. This session will explore:

• The legal frameworks governing enforcement in key jurisdictions
• Recent case law and its practical implications
• Divergences and commonalities between GCC jurisdictions
• Practical tips for drafting arbitration agreements with enforcement in mind
• Perspectives from practitioners with hands-on experience in navigating multi-jurisdictional enforcement

There will be a keynote and three panels:

Fintech and Africa: Prospects for Growth and Potential Pitfalls

Renewables in Africa: What Does the Future Hold? Challenges and Opportunities

Data Centres: The New Frontier for Africa? Practical Considerations Shaping Sector Growth

Light breakfast/refreshments followed by a moderator and four-person panel to discuss how effective and timely communication from project team members during the conceptual design phases can minimize future claims, how collaboration between multidisciplinary teams can avoid costly rework, and how commitment to leveraging expert consultants early in the project can mitigate costly claims at project completion.