Iraqi Arbitration Forum – Panel Discussions Recap.
Here is a look back at the two panel discussions held during the Iraqi Commercial Arbitration Forum – Second Edition on 1 December 2025.
The sessions explored key themes shaping Iraq’s arbitration landscape:
🔹 Panel 1: Building the Future of Arbitration in Iraq through Global Expertise
Speakers:
• Dr. Ismail Selim – Director, The Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA)
• Dr. Emad Hussein, FCIArb . – Senior Advisor, SIDRA
• Dr. Mohamed ABDEL RAOUF – International Arbitrator & Counsel
• Mrs. Rabab Yasseen – Partner, Mentha Avocats
Moderator: Ms. Sophie Tkemaladze, FCIArb
🔹 Panel 2: Shaping the Future of Arbitration in Iraq – Roles of the Stakeholders
Speakers:
• Judge Taghreed Abdul-Majeed – President, Commercial Court
• Ms. Sura Alaa – Director General, Legal Directorate – NIC
• Ms. Farah M.ahmood – Partner, Etihad Law Firm Ltd
• Dr. Khansaa Mohammed Jasim – Dean, College of Law – American University of Iraq – Baghdad
Moderator: Mr. Haider Hameed, MCIArb – UNDP Iraq
Both discussions brought forward valuable perspectives that support Iraq’s efforts to strengthen commercial arbitration and align with international practices.
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