The Legal Framework for Arbitration in Saudi Arabia

General Information:

• UNCITRAL Model-Law based: No.
• Legal Provisions: Saudi Arabian Arbitration Regulation 27.05.1985G (08.09.1405H) of 27 June 1985.

Multilateral conventions:

• New York Convention: Yes (ratification/accession: 19 April 1994); reservations: reciprocity.
• European Convention: No.
• ICSID Convention: Yes (ratification/accession: 8 May 1980); reservations: none.
• Energy Charter Treaty: No (observer to the energy Charter Conference).

Arbitral institutions:

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Last updated September 2010