Code of Ethics of the Cairo Centre

Article 1
Parties to arbitration may not be contacted in order to solicit appointment or choice as an arbitrator.

Article 2
The appointment or choice of an arbitrator should only be accepted if ability and competence for carrying out the designated duty is assured without bias and with the ability to give the necessary time and attention.

Article 3
A prospective arbitrator should disclose to those who approach him in connection with his possible appointment any circumstances likely to give raise to justifiable doubts as to his impartiality or independence.
An arbitrator, as soon as appointed, shall disclose such circumstances to the parties unless they have already been informed by him of these circumstances. He should in particular disclose the following:
a. Business and social relationships, whether direct or indirect, previous or present, with any of the parties of the arbitration, the witnesses, or the other arbitrators.