Saudi Arabia’s arbitration framework is entering a new phase. The Country Report of the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (“SCCA”), published in July 2026 (“Report”), analyses 967 Court of Appeal decisions issued between January 2023 and June 2025 and compares the Saudi Arbitration Law with the UNCITRAL Model Law and the proposed Draft Saudi Arbitration […]
Saudi Arabia Arbitration
Saudi Construction Arbitration in Practice: Claims and Remedies under the Civil Transactions Law and the Enforcement of Awards
Construction and engineering disputes play a major role in Saudi arbitration. In 2025, these cases made up 47% of those registered with the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (“SCCA”), making it the top sector.[1] This is because large projects often involve many parties, interrelated contracts, detailed technical records, and strict schedules. Arbitration works well for […]
International Arbitration in Saudi Arabia: A Rising Hub in the Middle East
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has emerged as a leading jurisdiction in the Middle East for international arbitration. Driven by its Vision 2030 economic diversification agenda, the Kingdom has undertaken significant legal and institutional reforms aimed at fostering an arbitration-friendly environment aligned with global best practices. This article provides an overview of the legal framework, […]
Claiming Interest in Arbitrations in the Middle East
Sharia law shapes the legal frameworks in the Middle East. Traditionally, it was the primary uncodified source of law in the region. However, throughout the 20th century, many Middle Eastern countries developed their own Civil Codes, which continue to be rooted in Sharia principles. One of the key areas where Sharia law exerts substantial influence […]
The 2023 SCCA Arbitration Rules
The Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (the “SCCA”) is an arbitration institution established in Saudi Arabia in 2014 with the aim of providing a platform for resolving commercial disputes through arbitration in accordance with international standards. In 2023, in line with its vision to become a “preferred ADR choice in the region by 2030”,[1] the […]
التحكيم الدولي بالمملكة العربية السعودية
للتحكيم تاريخ طويل في المملكة العربية السعودية. لقد تم استخدامه لعدة قرون بموجب الشريعة الإسلامية في المملكة ومع ذلك، واجه المستثمرون الأجانب في السنوات الأخيرة صعوبة في استخدام التحكيم في البلاد. لذلك، وقعت المملكة العربية السعودية قانونًا جديدًا للتحكيم يُعد بمثابة تحسين على قانون التحكيم البالغ من العمر ثلاثين عامًا والذي حل محله. يستند قانون […]
Aceris Law Successfully Resolves ICC Arbitration against Saudi Arabian Construction Company
Aceris Law LLC is pleased to announce that it has successfully resolved another ICC arbitration on behalf of a Middle Eastern client against a leading Saudi construction company. The arbitration, which was governed by Saudi law, concerned prolongation costs, amongst other construction law-related issues, in relation to a large refinery project located in Saudi Arabia. […]
Arbitration Under the OIC Investment Agreement
Many investors are unaware of the existence of the Agreement for the Promotion, Protection and Guarantee of Investments among the Member States of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (the “OIC Investment Agreement”) and its provisions regarding dispute settlement. The Organization of the Islamic Conference (the “OIC”; Arabic: منظمة التعاون الإسلامي; French: Organisation de la […]
Aceris Successfully Resolves Another ICC Arbitration Under Saudi Law
Aceris Law LLC has successfully resolved another ICC arbitration under Saudi Arabian law, obtaining the objectives of its client in full. In the dispute, Aceris Law represented the claimant, a sub-contractor, in a dispute involving breaches of a contract for engineering, procurement and construction activities. The place of arbitration was Paris. Aceris Law has served […]
