ARBITRATION NETWORKING IN THE UAE:

Robert Kiyosaki*^[1] says, “The richest people in the world look for and build networks, everyone else looks for work”.

“The currency of real networking is not greed but generosity.” - -Keith Ferrazzi*^[2]

“If you want to go somewhere, it is best to find someone who has already been there.” -Robert Kiyosaki

Whether one subscribes to any of the above quotes on networking from select business gurus or whether one subscribes to a different philosophy, most professionals involved in arbitration understand the importance of networking. If you are a professional involved in UAE arbitration, or wish to be, the Arab & International Arbitrators (“AIA”) network provides the platform.

Notably, the insights from a large scale empirical study conducted in 28 countries of the EU and Switzerland demonstrate that the existence of a community of arbitrators is instrumental in developing the local expertise and the ability of local arbitration practitioners to integrate into the international community.*^[3] Other authors also suggest that amongst the factors that contribute significantly to the prospects of becoming an arbitrator is becoming active in organisations that support international arbitration.*^[4]