EUB-UNCITRAL SYMPOSIUM: The Use of Electronic Communications in Contracts

RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM: UNCITRAL Days in the Arab States – Second Edition

“The Use of Electronic Communications in Contracts: International Outlook vis-à-vis the Bahraini Legal Framework”

Euro University of Bahrain is pleased to invite you to a Research Symposium held in collaboration with the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL).

Date: Thursday, 4 December 2025

Time: Online via Zoom, 11 am – 2 pm Bahrain time / 9am - 12pm CET

Confirmed Speakers:

• Mr. Florent Geelhand De Merxem, Associate Legal Officer, UNICTRAL
• Dr. Linda F. Kassem, Digital and Public Policy Consultant
• Prof. Zlatan Meškić, Chair of the Law College, Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia
• Dr. Radwa Elsaman, Adjunct Professor, Cornell Law School, USA
• Dr. Jameel Al Alawi, Former Senior Legal Advisor, Bahrain Economic Development Board, Bahrain
• Dr. Jean Pierre Scerri, Dr. Jean Pierre Scerri LL.D., Mag. Jur. EU Law, LLM (QMUL), Dip. Adv. Eccl. Melit. General Counsel TRA Bahrain  
• Ms. Manar Saleh, Manager - Board Secretariat, Bapco Energies Bahrain 
• Ms. Sara AlDosseri, Legal Counselor, Ministry of Legal Affairs, Bahrain

Moderators:

• Dr. Aseel Zimmo, Independent International Arbitrator and Mediator, Bahrain
• Dr Maria Casoria, Dean College of Law, Euro University of Bahrain  

Online attendance: The Zoom joining link will be emailed to all Eventbrite registered attendees before the event. Please make sure to check your spam folder for any emails. If you have any queries, please contact: eub-uncitral.researchsymposium@eub.edu.bh

There will be opportunity for questions. All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance. This is a free event suitable for academics, students and professionals.

We look forward to seeing you soon!