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ARTICLE · 17 JULY 2024

International Arbitration Legal And Case Developments: Middle East & Africa

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Important developments in the Middle East and Africa, with new CRCICA rules in force, new international arbitration center in Abu Dhabi, enactment of Malawi's International Arbitration Act and inaugural...

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Important developments in the Middle East and Africa, with new CRCICA rules in force, new international arbitration center in Abu Dhabi, enactment of Malawi's International Arbitration Act and inaugural International Disputes Week and Arbitration Week hosted in Riyadh and Johannesburg, respectively.

We report on interesting cases rendered in the region, including a significant Nigerian Supreme Court decision and surprising Dubai Court of Cassation decision, as well as cases impacting parties in the region.

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LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS

NEW CRCICA RULES COME INTO FORCE

January 15, 2024

Replacing rules over 12 years old, the new Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration ("CRCICA") rules entered into force on January 15, 2024 (the "2024 Rules"). According to CRCICA, the 2024 Rules have been updated "to meet the needs of users and evolving dispute resolution and trade landscapes".

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