In brief
Details the Law of Arbitration: the competent court, appointment, challenge and withdrawal of arbitrators, applications to the competent court, and deposit and enforcement of awards.
Summary of the law
Key points
- If the tribunal is a sole arbitrator and the parties do not agree on one, the competent court appoints them (Article 10).
- Read with the Law of Arbitration; the regulations set out practical procedure and do not override what the parties agreed within the law.
Practical tip
- State in the arbitration clause how arbitrators are chosen, the seat and the language, to avoid going to court for appointments.
A plain-language summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm, focused on the violations and problems that come up most in daily life. It is not a substitute for the official text or for legal advice.
What it covers
- Competent court
- Appointing and challenging arbitrators
- Court applications
- Depositing the award
Timeline
- Issued: Council of Ministers Resolution 541 · 26/8/1438H
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Official text at the Bureau of Experts
The authoritative text is in Arabic; the Bureau of Experts publishes English translations for some laws.
Full official text
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