The 2026 ALFA International African & Middle Eastern Regional Meeting is a premier event organized by ALFA International, a global legal network. This gathering is scheduled to take place from January 21 to January 23, 2026, at the Sheraton Bahrain Hotel in Manama, Bahrain.
The meeting will feature a keynote address on international arbitration by Mark Watson, Managing Director at DeSimone Consulting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Attendees can expect in-depth discussions on various legal topics pertinent to the African and Middle Eastern regions.
In addition to the sessions, the event offers ample networking opportunities, allowing legal professionals to connect and collaborate. The Sheraton Bahrain Hotel provides a conducive environment for both formal and informal interactions among participants.
This meeting is ideal for legal practitioners, corporate counsel, and professionals interested in the latest developments in the African and Middle Eastern legal landscapes. Attendees will gain valuable insights and have the chance to engage with experts in the field.
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Speakers(6)
Boma Ayomide Alabi
Founding Partner at Primera Africa Legal
Boma specializes in International Tax Law, Maritime Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Capital Market Transactions, with approximately thirty years of experience in corporate commercial practice.
Mohammed Al Madani
Paula Boast
Head of Construction Engineering & Projects at Charles Russell Speechlys LLC
Paula specializes in construction projects across the Middle East, including real estate, infrastructure, renewable energy, and hospitality sectors, with extensive experience in both contentious and non-contentious work.
Rana Mohammed Ali
Salim Ali
Partner at Al-Hamad Legal Group
Salim has over 20 years of experience in commercial and corporate law across more than 25 countries, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, government contracts, and international transactions.
Wassim Benzarti
Managing Partner at Westfield Morocco
Wassim collaborates with companies to enhance efficiency, internationalize operations, and manage corporate restructuring, with expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and external growth operations.
Event Details
- Date
- January 21-23, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇧🇭 Manama, Bahrain
- Sheraton Bahrain Hotel
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, corporate counsel, and professionals interested in African and Middle Eastern legal developments.