Strengthening UOD’s Leadership in Legal Education and International Arbitration Excellence

UOD, April 28, 2025, University Press Office (UNPO) | The University of Duhok (UOD) is proud to announce a remarkable achievement by a faculty member of its College of Law.
Assistant Lecturer Havrist Arafat Ahmed has officially been granted membership at the prestigious Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) — one of the world’s leading professional organizations for dispute resolution and arbitration specialists.

This recognition came following Ms. Ahmed’s successful participation in an intensive five-day Arbitration Training Program held in Baghdad. After completing the rigorous program and excelling in all required examinations, she fulfilled the stringent membership criteria of the Institute, marking a significant milestone in her professional development.

🎓 Elevating Legal Expertise at UOD

This accomplishment represents a strategic enhancement to UOD’s academic environment, particularly in the fields of:

• International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
   
• Legal Research and Practice-Oriented Education
   
• Capacity Building for Legal Professionals in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq
   

Ms. Ahmed’s affiliation with CIArb enables her to bring globally recognized arbitration skills into the classroom and future legal practice, empowering UOD’s law students with access to real-world insights into arbitration proceedings.

Through this membership, she is now qualified to work as an accredited Arbitrator on various commercial and civil cases, further bridging the gap between academic theory and practical application.

About the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)  :

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), founded in 1915 and headquartered in London, is a globally recognized professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence in the practice of arbitration, mediation, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
With over 17,000 members across 149 countries, CIArb provides world-class training, accreditation, and professional standards for dispute resolution practitioners worldwide.

🌐 Strategic Alignment with UOD’s Vision 2023–2038

This achievement directly supports the University of Duhok’s broader strategic objectives by:

•  Promoting internationalization and professional affiliations among academic staff
•  Enhancing the practical competencies of legal educators
•  Preparing graduates for leadership roles in the global legal arena
•  Fostering UOD’s reputation as a center of excellence in legal education and arbitration research
•  Building stronger connections with international professional organizations

This success story exemplifies UOD’s commitment to nurturing a new generation of legal professionals equipped with the necessary skills to navigate complex legal systems and international dispute resolution frameworks.

📢 University of Duhok Media, April 28, 2025

📝 Reported by: Fatima Mahmood Ali

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• University of Duhok Arbitration Training
• Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Membership Iraq
• Legal Education Excellence UOD
• Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Skills Kurdistan

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