There was a brilliant turn out for the Young Members Group UAE Branch debates during Dubai Arbitration Week. Thank you to all who attended and participated. Congratulations to all the winners and commiserations to the losing teams.

The debates focused on pressing industry topics:

• Debate 1: All model arbitration clauses should mandate mediation before arbitration.
• Debate 2: AI should replace human arbitrators for disputes below a certain monetary threshold.
• Debate 3: Diversity is only paid lip service in arbitral appointments.