Rules For The Licensing Of Saudi Arbitration Centers

1. Introduction

In an attempt to foster "a fair and attractive arbitration environment, promote the spread of the arbitration culture, based on the highest international benchmarks and standards, and reduce the pressure on the court system", the Standing Committee for Arbitration¹ (the "Standing Committee"), established under the umbrella of the Council on Saudi Chambers² (the "Council"), issued on 2/4/1439 H. (20/12/2017 G.) the 'Rules for the Licensing of Saudi Arbitration Centers' (the "Licensing Rules"), as well as the 'Indicative Standards for the Determination of Arbitrator Fees and Expenses' (the "Indicative Standards") and the 'Internal Rules and Regulations Governing the Work of the Standing Committee for Arbitration' (the "Internal Regulations").