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Any award of compensation given by the courts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia must comply with Shari'ah principles.

Pursuant to the directive of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Law No. 2 of 2025 concerning the DIFC Courts has been enacted to clarify and streamline the operations of the DIFC Courts.

Royal Order No. (82241) introduces a limited exception allowing companies and individuals to challenge certain administrative violation decisions that became final solely due to the lapse of the statutory objection period. This time-sensitive opportunity requires objections to be submitted within sixty days and provides for suspension of enforcement during the review process.

On June 26, 2025, the Dubai Court of Cassation issued an important judgment in Civil Appeal No. 276 of 2025. The case dealt with the enforcement of a foreign judgment issued by the Court of Appeal in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia...

The courts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have witnessed enormous developments to the administrative procedures in the past six months.

We can confirm that enforcement actions do take place, though much depends on the rights the client has in the country.

The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 as a ‘pandemic' on March 11, 2020 (the "Pandemic").

A country's desire to develop its business environment, encourage investment and accelerate economic development should also include a review of the rules and performance of the judicial system.

Whether you’re facing a legal dispute, need a clearer understanding of where you stand, or want to take a legal step safely, legal consulting helps you see the full picture before making any decision that could affect your rights or legal standing.

Saudi Arabia's Law of Evidence and Electronic Transactions Law establish a comprehensive framework for digital proof in litigation, defining what qualifies as electronic evidence, assigning probative weight to different categories, and determining who bears the burden when authenticity is challenged. The statutory scheme addresses practical questions about email chains, system records, digital signatures, and the consequences when parties withhold requested materials.

Arbitration is becoming a popular commercial dispute resolution in Saudi Arabia, especially with the increasing complexity and internationalization of business transactions.

Hamad Abdallah examines a critical procedural gap in Saudi trademark practice where successful opposition outcomes before SAIP may not conclude disputes. The analysis reveals how judicial challenges can persist after registration, creating risks for trademark owners unaware of ongoing proceedings and outlining practical monitoring strategies to safeguard intellectual property rights.

On April 16, 2012, a new Saudi arbitration law was issued by Royal Decree No. M/34 and subsequently approved by the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Understanding and dealing with the legal process in Saudi Arabia can be challenging, especially for businesses that are unfamiliar with the country's judicial system. Saudi Arabia follows a unique legal framework, grounded in Islamic law (Sharia), with its own specific procedures and requirements for litigation.

在沙特阿拉伯，即使在知识产权局异议程序中获胜并取得商标注册证书，争议可能并未真正终结。根据海湾合作委员会商标法，异议人仍可在30日ࠦ

Saudi Arabia's Law of Evidence governs how courts appoint experts, define their missions, and weigh their technical opinions in disputes involving accounts, engineering, valuation, or specialized records. The framework establishes strict procedures for expert selection, report requirements, and mechanisms for parties to challenge findings through written questions and court review.

Saudi Arabia's arbitration framework is evolving significantly, as revealed by the 2026 SCCA Country Report analyzing nearly 1,000 Court of Appeal decisions. The report demonstrates that Saudi courts maintain a restrained approach to judicial review, with an 89.7% rejection rate for award annulment applications, while consistently upholding arbitral jurisdiction and party autonomy.

Saudi Arabia's civil procedure law establishes precise requirements for filing a statement of claim, from mandatory party particulars and prior written notice to electronic submission through Najiz and judicial costs. Understanding these procedural rules—including the fifteen-day completion period and the consequences of improper drafting—determines whether a claim will be registered and heard.