This event brings together leading arbitration practitioners and experts to explore how the UAE’s arbitration landscape is evolving in response to technological innovation and recent judicial developments. Through two focused panel discussions, the event will address both the challenges of resolving AI and technology-related disputes, and the practical implications of recent UAE court decisions on arbitration practice.
Venue: Al Tamimi & Company - DIFC - Central Park Towers
Mediation of IS Disputes: Opportunities, Challenges, Future Prospects
topics to be explored include:
The fundamentals of a mediation process
The advantages of mediation in the ISDS context
Obstacles and challenges, including balancing transparency v. confidentiality and addressing issues of authority
Best practice in mediator selection (and the increasing trend for co-mediation)
The political, legislative and institutional landscape (including the Singapore Convention on Mediation)
Practical insights from counsel, mediators and clients on optimizing mediation for investment disputes
Whether you are an investor representative, host state representative, legal counsel, or dispute resolution professional, this panel will provide valuable insights into making mediation a more effective tool in ISDS. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with thought leaders shaping the future of investor-state mediation.
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.
AI’m Loving It
Innovation isn’t coming, it’s already here, and AI is changing the game faster than ever. This conversation brings together leaders at the forefront of the transformation to unpack what’s really happening behind the buzz. From cutting-edge developments in agentic AI to the real challenges and opportunities shaping firms, corporates, and institutions, this is where theory meets practice. If you want straight answers to the questions keeping you up at night and a clear view of what’s next, this is the session to join.