Completion of the 19th Certified Islamic Arbitrator & Expert Training Program (11–14 June 2026)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 14 June 2026

The International Islamic Centre for Reconciliation and Arbitration (IICRA) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the 19th Certified Islamic Arbitrator & Expert (CIAE) Training Program, held virtually from 11 to 14 June 2026.

The program commenced with remarks by Dr. Rami Abudaqqa, Secretary General of IICRA, who highlighted the Centre's role in advancing reconciliation, arbitration, and dispute resolution within the Islamic finance industry, as well as the growing need for qualified professionals capable of supporting the sector's continued development.

The 19th edition brought together participants from the United Kingdom, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Sudan, Morocco, Nigeria, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates, representing a diverse range of professional backgrounds, including arbitration, law, banking, academia, Islamic finance, and dispute resolution.

The program was delivered by two distinguished experts: Dr. Suzanne Mounir Abdallah, PhD, who led the Commercial Arbitration module during the first two days, and Mr. Abdul Rahim Adi, who delivered the Islamic Finance module during Days 3 and 4. Their sessions provided participants with practical and specialized insights into arbitration, Islamic finance transactions, Shari'ah governance, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

Throughout the four-day program, participants engaged in interactive discussions and practical learning on key issues relating to commercial arbitration, Islamic finance, and the application of Shari'ah principles in contemporary financial and commercial transactions.

IICRA extends its sincere appreciation to the trainers and participants for their valuable contributions to the success of the program and remains committed to promoting excellence in Islamic arbitration and dispute resolution through specialized training and capacity-building initiatives.

Participants are also informed that the CIAE Examination (English) is scheduled to take place on Friday, 21 August 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Dubai Time).

For further information regarding future editions of the CIAE Training Program and other IICRA initiatives, please contact ciae@iicra.com.