THE LAW and CIArb UAE Branch Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Collaboration in Dispute Resolution

[Dubai, UAE] – November 9, 2026 – THE LAW has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) – UAE Branch, establishing a framework for strategic cooperation from November 9, 2026, to December 31, 2027.

The agreement was signed by Reshma Oogorah, FCIArb, Co-Chair of the CIArb UAE Branch, alongside Ziad Ali, Founder and CEO of THE LAW, in the presence of Dr. Zeina Obeid, Vice Chair of the branch and Partner at Obeid & Partners, who witnessed the signing.

The MoU supports the institutional objectives and visibility of both parties through structured media engagement, thought leadership, educational visibility, and professional outreach, while preserving each party’s independence and professional integrity.

Under the agreement, the parties may collaborate on media coverage and editorial support for CIArb UAE Branch activities, the promotion of conferences, lectures, and training programs, and thought leadership content and interviews. The cooperation also extends to education, capacity-building, and youth-focused initiatives, including the activities of CIArb’s Young Members Group (YMG), as well as cross-promotion and institutional visibility.

THE LAW and CIArb UAE Branch look forward to working together over the coming year to advance dialogue, education, and visibility within the arbitration and alternative dispute resolution community.

About the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)

Founded in London in 1915 and granted a Royal Charter in 1979, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators is a not-for-profit, UK-registered charity and one of the world’s leading professional bodies for the resolution of disputes through arbitration, mediation, adjudication, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. With more than 17,000 members across approximately 150 jurisdictions, CIArb supports practitioners through training, professional qualifications, standards and guidelines, and a global network of branches, including the UAE Branch.

About THE LAW

THE LAW is a legal media and professional platform connecting the people, ideas, and institutions shaping the world of law.

Founded in 2015, THE LAW serves Egypt, the MENA region, and the wider global community through a comprehensive ecosystem of publications, events, education, recognition programs, and professional networks, built on a commitment to knowledge-sharing, professional excellence, and meaningful connection.