The Euromed University of Fès (UEMF) hosted the inaugural edition of the "Arab Countries and OHADA Arbitration" symposium in Fès, bringing together prominent international experts specializing in arbitration law and dispute resolution.
The event was organized by UEMF in partnership with specialized legal and arbitration institutions, with the aim of fostering dialogue between Arab legal systems and the OHADA (Organisation for the Harmonisation of Business Law in Africa) framework. OHADA is a treaty-based organization that harmonizes business law across 17 member states, primarily in West and Central Africa.
Participants examined key challenges in international commercial arbitration, including the compatibility of Arab legal traditions with OHADA arbitration rules, enforcement of arbitral awards across jurisdictions, and the role of arbitration in promoting investment and trade between Arab and African countries.
The symposium reflects growing interest in strengthening legal and economic bridges between Arab nations and OHADA member states, as cross-border investment between these regions continues to expand. Fès, home to one of Morocco's leading international universities, provided a fitting venue for this cross-regional legal dialogue.
