Ahmed Ibrahim
Independent Arbitrator
Ahmed is a full-time arbitrator based in Dubai. He has vast experience in handling arbitration cases, particularly, those related to construction, energy, infrastructure, real estate and insurance disputes.
Ahmed is a member of the Advisory Committee of DIAC, the Advisory Committee of CRCICA and the Egyptian Commission to the ICC.
He is recommended by Who’s Who and described by The Legal500 as “an excellent practitioner”.
He is spotlighted as one of the Most in Demand Arbitrators in the United Arab Emirates by Chambers & Partners.
Ahmed was shortlisted for the prestigious global award of the GAR ‘Best Prepared, Most Responsive Arbitrator’.
9:30 - 11:00
Day 2 Wednesday 21 May 2025
Strength in Numbers or Too Crowded? Can Multiple Arbitration Centers Thrive Together?
This panel will examine the proliferation of arbitration centers throughout the Middle East and North Africa, including those in Lebanon, Egypt, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait. Speakers will discuss whether having multiple centers in one region fosters beneficial collaboration and diversity, or results in market saturation and duplication of services. By exploring each center’s unique strengths and potential overlaps, the panel aims to offer insights into how these institutions can coexist and thrive.