International business guide to enforcing foreign arbitral awards in Saudi Arabia under the new 2026 Enforcement Law: New York Convention, Article 9, documents and recovery risks.
Introduction Foreign investment is one of the driving forces behind the rapid economic development witnessed across the Middle East, Gulf region, Egypt, Africa, Europe, and other international markets. Investors engage in high-value projects in sectors such as energy, construction, infrastructure, technology, logistics, healthcare, and finance. However, as investments expand, so do conflicts with host states….
Introduction: International Arbitration as a Strategic Solution in the Middle East The Middle East has become one of the world’s most dynamic regions for economic growth, driven by major developments in energy, infrastructure, construction, real estate, international trade, and foreign investment. With this expansion comes an inevitable rise in international commercial and investment disputes, often…
Introduction In the evolving world of commerce, businesses today operate in a fast-paced and highly interconnected environment. Transactions span across borders, supply chains are global, and commercial relationships involve increasing technical and financial complexities. With this rapid expansion, disputes are inevitable. What modern companies need, however, is not merely a method to resolve disputes, but…
Introduction: Why Engineering Arbitration Has Become Essential for Modern Construction and Infrastructure Projects Across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and the wider Middle East, governments and private developers are investing heavily in infrastructure and construction mega-projects. These include smart cities, expressways, rail and metro systems, airports, industrial zones, commercial towers, and renewable energy facilities. With…
Introduction: The Modern Business World Faces Increasingly Complex Disputes — Are You Prepared? Across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and the broader Middle East, the commercial landscape is evolving rapidly. Mega-projects, international supply chains, foreign investment, new regulatory frameworks, and cross-border partnerships have created an environment where commercial and investment disputes are more frequent, more…
Introduction: Why Engineering Arbitration Is Critical for Large-Scale Projects Major engineering projects are the backbone of modern economies. Infrastructure developments, industrial facilities, energy plants, transportation networks, and large commercial constructions involve enormous financial investments, technical complexity, and long-term contractual relationships. With such scale and complexity, disputes are not the exception—they are an inherent risk. Engineering…
Introduction: Why Arbitration Has Become the Primary Method for Resolving Construction Disputes Across the Middle East — particularly in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Egypt — the construction sector has experienced unprecedented expansion. Gigaprojects in infrastructure, transportation, energy, water, and residential development have transformed contracting practices and increased the complexity of construction…
Introduction: Arbitration as a Strategic Dispute Resolution Tool in Lebanon Lebanon has long played a central role as a commercial, financial, and legal hub in the Middle East. Despite recent economic and political challenges, the country continues to host complex commercial relationships, cross-border investments, banking operations, construction projects, family-owned conglomerates, and international trade activities. With…
Introduction Saudi Arabia is rapidly transforming into a global commercial hub. With massive investments, major infrastructure projects, and expanding cross-border partnerships aligned with Vision 2030, commercial disputes have naturally increased in both volume and complexity. In this environment, businesses—local and international—require dispute-resolution mechanisms that are fast, confidential, cost-efficient, and internationally enforceable. This is where arbitration…