Schedules: Morning
HKIAC: From Infrastructure to Arbitration: Resolving Asia–Middle East Disputes
CIArb YMG Debate Series
Judicial Support vs Judicial Intervention: Trends in UAE Courts’ Approach to Arbitration
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.
Swiss Arbitration for Middle Eastern disputes- Achievements and Innovation
Two panels of 45 minutes each followed by a networking cocktail
Pre-Arbitration Strategy: 5 Key Steps when facing Construction Disputes
This session brings together legal, expert, and industry perspectives to explore five key steps parties should take before commencing arbitration in high-value construction disputes. Our panel — featuring experts, lawyers from Taylor Wessing, and client-side industry representatives — will walk through best practices in early dispute assessment and claims management. Designed for in-house counsel, contractors, consultants, lawyers and other industry experts, this practical session will offer real-world insight into how construction disputes can be proactively managed, often reshaping the outcome well before a tribunal is appointed.
Arbitration and Enforcement in the Middle East: Commercial Realities and Emerging Opportunities
Beach and Wellness Morning
Asset tracing and recovery strategies across the Middle East and beyond
From the Desert to the Cosmos: Space Arbitration in the Middle East
As commercial space activity accelerates—from satellite launches to lunar exploration—so too do the legal challenges that accompany it. Join us for a discussion on the emerging frontier of space arbitration, with a special focus on the Middle East’s growing role in shaping dispute resolution in this sector.
Against the backdrop of Dubai’s dynamic legal and aerospace landscape, this session will explore the unique complexities of extraterrestrial disputes, the adaptability of arbitration frameworks, and the region’s potential to become a hub for resolving conflicts in orbit and beyond.