Trade, Investment and Related Arbitration Between Africa and the Arab World

Tue Nov 12 2024 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

DIFC Academy | Dubai

SOAS Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC)
Publisher/HostSOAS Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC)
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Join us for a comprehensive exploration of the burgeoning cooperation, trade, and investment relationships between Africa and the Arab World
About this Event

SOAS Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre in association with Combar (the Commercial Bar Association of England and Wales)with Support from Fatima Balfaqeeh Law Firm Event



PROGRAM

13:00: Welcome

13:00-13:05: Welcome by SADRC (Prof. Emilia Onyema)

13:05-13:10: Welcome by Commercial Bar Association Africa Committee(Andrew Onslow KC)

13:10-13:15: Welcome by Fatima Balfaqeeh Law firm


13:20 - 14:20

Panel 1: Trade Flows and Commercial Dispute Resolution between African and Arab Countries


Moderator: Abdul Jinadu (Barrister, Keating Chambers)


Panellists:

• Agnes Gitau, Executive Director UK & EU Eastern Africa Association (EAA): "Trade and Investments trends/opportunities between Africa and the Gulf region"

• Dr. Amel Makhlouf, Independent counsel & arbitrator (Paris) / SADRC (London): "Strengthening Ties Between Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and the GCC: Navigating Trade and International Commercial Arbitration"

• Aisha Abdallah, ALN Kenya Anjarwalla & Khanna (Nairobi, Kenya): "Trade and related commercial arbitration between Sub-Saharan Africa and the Arab world."


Short break: 5 minutes


14:30 - 15:30

Panel 2: Investment flows and dispute resolution between African and Arab countries


Moderator: Prof. Emilia Onyema, SADRC/SOAS


Panellists:

• Dr Mohamed Sameh Amr , Cairo University/ Amr & Partners Law Firm (Cairo): "Investments and related arbitration between Northern Africa and the GCC"

• Mark Wassouf, Barrister, 3VB (London): "Investment disputes between African and Arab countries"

• Ilham Kabbouri, Vinson & Elkins (Dubai): "Investment flows from the GCC to the continent"


15:30-16:00

Networking - Soft drinks and canapes/finger foods


The event will not be recorded


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

DIFC Academy, Dubai International Financial Centre,, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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