Conference Schedule

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Session 7: Institutional vs Ad Hoc Arbitration; Between Evolving Preference and Regional Reality

Exploration of Muscat’s growing role as an emerging arbitration hub in the GCC, highlighting its unique advantages, strategic positioning and the opportunities it offers to businesses and investors. The discussion will also address the challenges of building global recognition of the center and ensuring credibility in international dispute resolution.


Speakers:

Session Lead: Dr. Talal Jaber, Partner at Jaber Law

Dr. Ahmed Alechla, Sharjah Arbitration Centre 

Prof. Najib Hage Chahine, Lebanese International Arbitration Centre

Dr. Ismail Selim, Director of CRCICA Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration

Ms. Jehad Abdulrazzaq Kazim, Executive Director of DIAC

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Coffee Break

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Session 8: Ethical Dilemmas in AI-Assisted Arbitration

This session addresses the ethical questions raised using AI in arbitration, from confidentiality and bias to transparency and accountability in arbitration procedures and arbitrary awards.


Speakers:

Session Lead: Dr. Mahmood, Hussain, Founder of M&CO Firm

Mr. Issa Al Ghassani, Board Member of Oman Arbitration Centre

Dr. Riyad Fakhri, Vice-President of Hassan 1st University


10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Session 9: Arbitration in Maritime Disputes

Addressing the role of arbitration in maritime disputes, focusing on shipping contracts, port operations, marine insurance and cross-border complexities.


Speakers:

Session Lead: Mr. Abdulredha Al Lawati, Founding Partner at ALC 

Mr. Alessandro Tricoli, Partner at Fichte & Co LLC

Mr. Barry Stimpson, Partner at Squire Patton Boggs

Mr. Robert Lawrence, Partner at HFW


11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Lunch Break

12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

Session 10: Moot

Session Lead: 

Dr. Riyadh Al Balushi, Founding Partner at Decree 

Ms. Sarah Malik, CEO at SOL International Ltd


01:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Conference Closing Remarks

03:30 PM