Kluwer: 2024 in Review: MENA

Published on January 31, 2025

By Khushboo Shahdadpuri (Associate Editor) (Al Tamimi & Company) and Arno Janssens (Assistant Editor for MENA) (Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre)

The Middle East and North Africa (“MENA”) region entered 2024 amidst continuing political and economic instability. In spite of these challenging circumstances, the past year brought significant advancements in the international dispute resolution space—building on those already achieved in 2023. 2024 saw Abu Dhabi launch the brand new Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (as discussed...

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