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a. Sameh Ashour, President of the Arab Lawyers Union

Sameh Ashour served as President of the Egyptian Bar Association for two consecutive terms from 2014 to 2020.
By virtue of his position, he became an automatic member of the Council of the Arab Lawyers Union. During his membership period, Ashour played an important role in strengthening the role of the Union and supporting Arab causes.

About the Arab Arbitration Union

Founded in 2008.
Its membership includes arbitration chambers and arbitration centers in Arab countries.
Its objectives:

  • Spreading the culture of arbitration in Arab countries.
  • Promote the use of arbitration to resolve commercial disputes.
  • Developing Arab arbitration rules.
  • Regulating the profession of Arab arbitrators.

Sameh Ashour and a career full of achievements

Which is considered one of the most important arbitration rules in Arab countries.

Which is considered one of the most important arbitration rules in Arab countries.

Which is considered one of the most important arbitration rules in Arab countries.

Bylaws

The internal regulations of the Arab Arbitration Federation aim to organize the work of the Federation and ensure its smooth and effective functioning.
The bylaws include several provisions that regulate:

  • Union members: Membership conditions, member rights, member duties, member joining procedures, member dismissal procedures.
  • General Assembly: powers of the General Assembly, holding General Assembly meetings, making decisions in the General Assembly.
  • Council: Formation of the Council, Council powers, holding Council meetings, making decisions in the Council.
  • General Secretariat: tasks of the General Secretariat, powers of the Secretary-General, management of the affairs of the Union.
  • Arbitration: arbitration rules, arbitration procedures, appointment of arbitrators, arbitration awards.
  • Finance: Sources of funding for the Union, budget preparation, financial disbursement.
  • Amendments to the bylaws: Procedures for amending the bylaws.

Protocols

Egyptian Cooperation Protocol
25. Nov. 2019.

Strengthening cooperation between the Cairo International Arbitration Center and the Arab Arbitration Federation in the field of arbitration and mediation.
Exchanging experiences and knowledge in the field of arbitration.
Organizing joint training programs in the field of arbitration.

Libyan Cooperation Protocol
10. ِAprel.2022.

Strengthening cooperation between the Commercial Arbitration Center of the Tripoli Chamber of Commerce and the Arab Arbitration Union in the field of arbitration and mediation.
Exchanging experiences and knowledge in the field of arbitration.
Organizing joint training programs in the field of arbitration.

Chinese cooperation protocol
15 sep.2023.

Strengthening cooperation between the Beijing International Arbitration Center and the Arab Arbitration Federation in the field of arbitration and mediation.
Exchanging experiences and knowledge in the field of arbitration.
Organizing joint training programs in the field of arbitration

Mediation Centre

The Arab Arbitration Federation’s Mediation Center (“the Center”) is a leading institution that provides alternative mediation services to resolve commercial and investment disputes efficiently and effectively and in accordance with the highest international standards.
The center offers a wide range of services, including:
Mediation procedures:
Providing professional and experienced brokers.
Manage case files efficiently and confidentially.
Providing modern facilities to conduct mediation sessions.
Training:
Organizing specialized training programs in the field of mediation for lawyers, judges and businessmen.
Awareness:
Spreading awareness of the importance of mediation as an alternative means of resolving disputes.
search:
Conducting research and studies on best mediation practices in the Arab world.

The latest Arab Arbitration Union

Announcing the convening of the largest Criminal Law course in Alexandria Governorate. Upon completion, each participant will receive a certified certificate from the Arab Union for Arbitration regarding the course topic.
Here is the translation of the text you provided: "The letter from the Arab Lawyers Union to the International Criminal Court requesting the registration of a defense committee including Mr. Samih Ashour, tasked with defending Palestinian victims of Zionist aggression before the International Criminal Court."
Samih Ashour, former head of the Bar Association, praised Egypt's honorable role towards the Palestinian cause, highlighting Egypt's provision of aid and full support to its Palestinian brothers in international and global forums. He emphasized Egypt's sovereignty over border areas...

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