Speaking Engagements
Dr. Hussein is a distinguished speaker in the field of international dispute resolution. He is frequently invited to contribute to leading conferences, institutional forums, and professional events across jurisdictions. His recurring speaking engagements reflect the strength of his international reputation and his continued contribution to thought leadership and institutional development in arbitration and mediation practice.
speaking engagements - arbitration
Dr. Hussein regularly speaks, moderates, and chairs sessions at leading international arbitration conferences and institutional forums, with recent engagements spanning Milan, Riyadh, Doha, Singapore, London, Istanbul, Casablanca, and Cairo.
Faith, Finance and Fairness: Navigating Islamic Finance and Arbitration
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CIArb Nigeria Branch and OIC-AC
16 August 2025
(Remote)
Current Dispute Resolution Mechanisms & Their Limitations – Risk and Dispute Prevention Mechanisms in Global Industrial Chains
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International Commercial Dispute Prevention and Settlement Organisation, Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Malaysia-China Business Council, All China Lawyers Association and Central University of Finance and Economics
18 July 2025
(Remote)
Governance of AI Optimization in Dispute Resolution in Smart Cities: Practices, Trends & Challenges
Smart City Morocco Roadshow & Expo 2025
Casablanca International Mediation and Arbitration Centre (CIMAC), Casablanca Finance City
21 May 2025
Casablanca, Morocco
ICCA International Judicial Colloquia New York Convention Roadshow
Riyadh International Disputes Week 2025 (RIDW 2025)
ICCA, SCCA, GCCSG, Bahrain CIDR
27 February 2025
Riyadh, KSA
SIDRA International Dispute Resolution Survey: 2024 Final Report and introduction to Survey 2025
Riyadh International Disputes Week 2025 (RIDW 2025)
Omani and Partners, Riyadh International Disputes Week 2025
24 February 2025
Riyadh, KSA
Rising Costs in International Arbitration: A Barrier to Access to Justice or a Necessity Investment?
Casablanca Arbitration Days
Casablanca International Mediation and Arbitration Centre (CIMAC) and Casablanca Finance City Authority
13-14 December 2024
Casablanca, Morocco
Third-Party Funding in Arbitration: Enhanced Equity or Risk of Justice Distortion?
Casablanca Arbitration Days
Casablanca International Mediation and Arbitration Centre (CIMAC) and Casablanca Finance City Authority
13-14 December 2024
Casablanca, Morocco
Enforcement and Annulment of Arbitral Awards by Mainland UAE Courts (2018-2022): Perceptions vs Reality.
IX Sharm El Sheikh Conference – Egypt
UNCITRAL, CRCICA, ICCA, Arab Union for International Arbitration, IFCAI
4-5 December 2024
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Enforcement in International Arbitration: The UNCITRAL Model Law, the New York Convention, Comparative International Perspectives, and Learning Lessons for Libya.
5th International Conference on Arbitration in Libya (ICAL) – Benghazi, Libya
Libyan Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (LCICA)
25-26 November 2024
Benghazi, Libya
Strengthening the Enforcement Regime for Foreign Arbitral Awards and International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation in Libya
5th International Conference on Arbitration in Libya (ICAL) – Benghazi, Libya
Libyan Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (LCICA)
25-26 November 2024
Benghazi, Libya
Arbitration & Mediation in the Gulf States
Singapore Convention Week 2024
Singapore Ministry of Law
26-30 August 2024
Singapore
speaking engagements - mediation
Dr. Hussein contributes regularly to global mediation forums and dialogues, sharing insights on investment mediation, institutional development, and the growing role of mediation in commercial and investor-state disputes.
Emerging Frontiers in Mediation: Spotlight on MENA and Beyond
35th UIA World Forum of Mediation Centres
UIA World Forum of Mediation Centres
19–20 June 2026
Athens, Greece
Investment Mediation and the Reconstruction of Trust: Lessons from the Middle East for Emerging Investment Destinations
X International Forum “Mediation and Law”
Ukrainian Academy of Mediation
11 June 2026
Remote
Implementing the Singapore Convention in OIC Member States
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OIC Arbitration Centre and the International Mediation and Arbitration Centre of Pakistan
17 February 2026
Remote
Use of Mediation in Investor–State Disputes, Panel 1: Enhancing FDI through Mediation
The Singapore Convention: Rethinking Mediation as a Means of Rebalancing Risk and Influencing Investment
The Oman Commercial Arbitration Centre (OAC), Global Resolvers and Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR)
16 February 2026
Muscat, Oman
Mediation in Commercial Disputes – Practical Skills and Strategic Value
The Singapore Convention: Rethinking Mediation as a Means of Rebalancing Risk and Influencing Investment
The Oman Commercial Arbitration Centre (OAC), Global Resolvers and Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR)
16 February 2026
Muscat, Oman
CLDP’s ADR “BookSprints” Programme
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Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) of the U.S. Department of Commerce
1–5 December 2025
Bonn, Germany
International Best Practices in Alternative Dispute Resolution – Mediation as a Model
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UAE Ministry of Justice in partnership with the Euro-Arab Judicial Training Network (EAJTN)
20 November 2025
Abu Dhabi, UAE
The Future of Mediation in Commercial Dispute Resolution in Qatar
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Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA)
27 October 2025
Doha, Qatar
What to do When? (Interactive session on tackling ethics obligations in mediation proceedings)
34th UIA World Forum of Mediation Centres
International Association of Lawyers (UIA), Sydney
6 September 2025
Sydney, Australia
Anticipating the Future of Mediation in Intellectual Property Dispute Resolution in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh International Disputes Week 2025 (RIDW 2025)
Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property
24 February 2025
Riyadh, KSA
Mediation and Mediation Competencies as an Integral Part of Legal Education
International Scientific and Practical Conference: Mediation & Universities 1.0
Ukrainian Academy of Mediation
15 November 2024
Remote
Let’s Discuss Your Matter
Whether you’re navigating a complex commercial dispute, seeking an experienced arbitrator or mediator, or exploring institutional advisory support, Dr. Hussein brings more than two decades of regional and international expertise to help resolve matters efficiently and effectively. Get in touch to discuss how he can assist with your case or engagement.
