In February 2024, the Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD) was launched in Abu Dhabi, introducing a new set of modernized and forward-looking arbitration rules. The Centre aims to position itself as a significant forum for international dispute resolution in both the MENA region and globally. The Centre’s efforts to promote the adoption of international arbitration in the MENA region are complemented by advancements in the region, such as the UAE’s ratification of the New York Convention and the recent updates to its Federal Arbitration Law in 2023, in line with the UNCITRAL Model Law.
The Centre’s modernized rules allow disputing parties to take advantage of an impartial, efficient, and modern administration of arbitral proceedings and foster a more accessible and accommodating arbitration environment for global participants. The rules also enhance the credibility of awards rendered pursuant to the rules and administered by the Centre, ensuring their global enforceability. These developments position the UAE not only as a favorable jurisdiction for arbitration but also as one of the future leaders in setting global arbitration standards, reflecting its commitment to excellence and innovation in dispute resolution.
The International Arbitration Group worked with the Centre and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the restructuring of the Centre, establishment of a Court of Arbitration, and drafting of the Centre’s new rules and other founding instruments. Partner Gary Born and Senior Associate Michael Greenop led the Group’s work with the Centre, and Associate Tahmineh Madani assisted with legal research, analysis, and drafting.
As part of the International Arbitration Group’s continuous cooperation with the Centre and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Born was appointed as the Vice Chairman of arbitrateAD’s Board of Directors and will be actively engaged in the Centre’s operations.
In a Kluwer Arbitration Blog post, Partner Gary Born, Senior Associate Michael Greenop, and Associate Tahmineh Madani discussed the most significant features of arbitrateAD’s 2024 rules. The Centre’s new structure and rules reflect a deliberate effort to position itself as a significant forum for international dispute resolution in both the MENA region and globally. The Centre’s commitment to excellence and innovation in dispute resolution, as well as its governance structure, ensure impartiality, independence, transparency, and efficiency in arbitral proceedings. The Centre’s establishment of a Court of Arbitration and its commitment to sustainable trade and a healthy business environment make it a regional and global hub for international dispute resolution.
![Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to sports betting charges By Reuters December 8, 20257:45 PM GMT-4Updated 3 hours ago Item 1 of 3 Terry Rozier, a guard with the NBA's Miami Heat, departs the Brooklyn Federal courthouse, after entering a plea in a criminal case alleging he shared non-public information with sports bettors ahead of games, in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., December 8, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz [1/3]Terry Rozier, a guard with the NBA's Miami Heat, departs the Brooklyn Federal courthouse, after entering a plea in a criminal case alleging he shared non-public information with sports bettors ahead of games, in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., December 8, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab December 8 - Facing federal wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges for his alleged role in an illegal sports gambling scheme, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty in federal court Monday in New York. Rozier, 31, was released on a $3 million bond. Rozier's co-defendant, Deniro Laster, also appeared in court and pleaded not guilty. He was released on $50,000 bond. He and Rozier were arrested in October in connection with a federal investigation into illicit gambling. Advertisement · Scroll to continue In an indictment from the U.S. Justice Department, Rozier was accused of tipping off Laster that he planned to leave a game for the Charlotte Hornets game early by feigning an injury. Laster and other conspirators then used that knowledge to "place and direct more than $200,000 in wagers predicting Rozier's ‘under' statistics (i.e., that Rozier would underperform)." The NBA had previously investigated suspicious prop bets placed on Rozier's unders in 2023 but did not find evidence he had violated league rules. The league placed Rozier on leave following the indictment and his arrest. An investigation into Rozier has been underway since a March 23, 2023, game when Rozier played for the Hornets. Sportsbooks reported unusual betting activities on prop bets -- all on the under -- in a game Rozier left after 10 minutes, claiming a foot injury. Advertisement · Scroll to continue The indictment alleges Rozier made it known to associates that he would depart the game early, and more than $200,000 was wagered on the under, with a share of the winnings given to Rozier. With the next status update on the case set for March 3, Rozier's lawyer, Jim Trusty, told reporters he plans to file a motion for dismissal Tuesday. Evan Corcoran, Laster's lawyer, said he would likely do the same for his client. Trusty went on to say that he will meet with the NBA in an arbitration hearing on Dec. 17, per The Athletic, to contest that Rozier's leave is unpaid. The guard was placed on unpaid leave by the league one week after he was arrested, which caused the National Basketball Players Association to file a grievance with the league. Rozier entered the league as a first-round draft pick of the Boston Celtics in 2015. He is playing this season on the final year of a four-year, $96.3 million deal he signed with the Hornets and has $160.4 million in career earnings, according to Spotrac.](https://arbitrationmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/terry-rozier-sports-150x150.avif)