• ICC's 4th Conference on International Arbitration in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) took place last April 2016 and addressed the latest arbitration developments in the MENA region including abuse of process in international arbitration, Corruption in International Arbitration, Construction and Energy disputes and emergency arbitration.

• The Third Annual GAR Live Dubai was held on Nov 2016 at the DIFC Conference Centre and addressed discussions on the use of guerrilla tactics in Middle Eastern arbitration and Oil and gas disputes in the region.

• The First Annual GAR Live Abu Dhabi was held in the Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation & Arbitration Center (ADCCAC) of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry on February 11, 2016 and addressed different topics related to energy disputes.

A series of events were held during the Dubai arbitration week 2016:

• • Chartered Institute of Arbitrators seminar

• | 16:00 - 20:30 13th Nov 2016 DIFC Conference Centre

• | Keynote address and panel discussion on “What makes an effective and efficient seat in international arbitration?” Moderated by Ravindar Bhullar of Nabarro.

• • Arbitral Women breakfast and speed net