Dubai’s disputes and investigations community will gather for Women in FIRE – Afternoon Tea & Panel Session at Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai, on Sunday, 9 November 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM—according to information compiled by Few.ae editor. The event is part of the broader FIRE Middle East program and is designed to connect female practitioners and allies working across fraud, contentious insolvency, asset recovery, and international enforcement. Expect a focused two-hour forum with high-level discussion, structured networking, and an elegant tea service that keeps conversation flowing between panels and table talks.
What the panel covers this year
This edition spotlights “Getting to the End Success – Using Insurance and Third-Party Funding,” a theme that has become central to complex cross-border recovery. The discussion tracks the governing frameworks around funding in the Middle East, ethical guardrails, how to attract investors and model potential returns, and practical risk-mitigation strategies counsel can apply from mandate to enforcement. Confirmed agenda materials trail regional voices such as Mahmood Hussain of M&CO Legal and Chatura Randeniya of Afridi & Angell among the expert contributors.
Who should attend and what you will gain
The session is tuned for litigators, insolvency professionals, investigations specialists, in-house counsel, funders, and advisory firms serving high-value disputes. Beyond the funding lens, Women in FIRE is positioned to champion representation and allyship, showcase success stories from the GCC, and map practical playbooks for securing and deploying capital in fast-moving matters. For first-time attendees, the two-hour format is a concise on-ramp to the full FIRE Middle East summit taking place at the same venue that week.
Venue snapshot and technical feel
Set on Sheikh Zayed Road near Financial Centre Metro Station, Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai, pairs skyline views with flexible meeting spaces across ballrooms and salons. The Al Nojoom Grand Ballroom supports receptions up to roughly 450, while the Al Bader Junior Ballroom handles around 400, and smaller suites such as Arjawan and Yasmin suit intimate panels and breakouts; expect hotel-grade AV, robust Wi-Fi and easy pre-function circulation. The property’s central address also simplifies post-event dinners with clients across Downtown and DIFC.
Getting there and transport tips
For public transport, ride the Red Line to Financial Centre and continue a short distance by foot or taxi; ride-hail pick-ups are well signposted along the slip roads. Drivers should allow extra time for Sheikh Zayed Road traffic at weekend peak and note that hotel and nearby paid parking options can fill quickly during major conferences. If you are moving on to evening meetings, pre-book a car to avoid post-panel queues.
Weather outlook and what to wear
Early-evening conditions on Sunday, 9 November, are expected to be warm and mostly clear, with daytime highs around 31–33°C easing after sunset. Light business attire works well indoors; consider a light layer for air-conditioned rooms and plan short outdoor transfers between Metro, curbside, and lobby.
How to make the most of the two hours
Arrive a few minutes early to register and skim the running order. If funding is central to your caseload, prepare precise questions on enforceability, disclosure norms, insurer interplay, and fee structures in the region. Exchange cards liberally—funders, investigators, and local counsel often assemble for this session—and follow up quickly on Monday while discussions are fresh.
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