Summary of Participation in the Fourth Session of the Arab Competition Authorities Simulation
1. General Objective:
The simulation aims to raise awareness among Arab students about competition protection laws in the Arab region, disseminate a culture of competition, and prepare qualified personnel to work in competition authorities.
2. Organizer:
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Organizer: The Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA).
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Supporting Network: The Arab Competition Network.
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Target Audience: Students from law, economics, and political science faculties in Arab universities.
3. Participation and Registration Process:
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Registration Deadline: October 31, 2025.
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Registration Method: Fill out the online application form via the link:
https://survey.eca.org.eg/917158 -
Contact in Algeria:
Email: contact@conseil-concurrence.dz
4. Program Structure and Content:
a. Educational Lectures:
Topics covered:
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Concepts of competition protection.
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The relevant market and market power.
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Harmful practices (horizontal and vertical agreements, economic concentrations).
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Abuse of dominant market position.
b. Subsidiary Sessions:
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Practical application after each lecture.
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Division of students into teams to discuss virtual cases.
c. Final Competition:
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Teams compete to analyze a virtual case.
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Presentation of findings before a panel of expert judges.
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The winning team is honored.
5. Benefits for Participants:
For Students:
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Understanding and practical application of competition law.
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Development of analytical, presentation, and critical thinking skills.
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Opportunity to join competition authorities after graduation.
For Competition Authorities:
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Acquiring trained personnel ready to work.
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Enhancing cooperation among Arab countries in the field of competition.
6. Timeline:
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Session Period: 8 days (January 13 to 22, 2026).
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Announcement of Accepted Students: December 2025.
7. Contact for Inquiries:
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Email: ArabCAS@eca.org.eg
Important Note:
Students are encouraged to participate to enhance their skills and understanding of competition laws. The program is an excellent opportunity to network with students from different Arab countries and benefit from cultural and educational diversity.
