Saudi Arabia: Corporate/Commercial Law

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Saudization is Saudi Arabia’s policy of increasing private sector employment for Saudi nationals, while Nitaqat is the system used to measure whether businesses meet those localisation requirements. Understanding both is essential for companies operating in the Kingdom because compliance can affect recruitment, government services and business operations.

Saudi Arabia's Council of Ministers has approved a new Government Tenders and Procurement Law that significantly modernizes the Kingdom's public procurement framework. The law introduces substantial changes including increased delegation limits, reduced review periods, and enhanced flexibility in contract management. How will these reforms reshape government contracting and private sector participation in one of the Middle East's largest economies?

Saudi Arabia's Data and AI Authority has published the Kingdom's first national framework for managing artificial intelligence risks, establishing a comprehensive governance approach that combines Islamic values with international best practices. The framework provides government and private organisations with a structured methodology for identifying, assessing, treating and monitoring AI risks across all sectors, while supporting the country's Vision 2030 and National Data and AI Strategy.

BLK Partners is a leading law firm operating across the Middle East with offices in Riyadh, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Beirut. The firm provides comprehensive legal services across multiple practice...

Saudization is Saudi Arabia’s policy of increasing private sector employment for Saudi nationals, while Nitaqat is the system used to measure whether businesses meet those localisation requirements. Understanding both is essential for companies operating in the Kingdom because compliance can affect recruitment, government services and business operations.

In a long-awaited development, the International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) has updated its Rules of Arbitration (“ICC Rules 2026”). The ICC Rules 2026 apply to any ICC arbitration commenced on or after 1 June 2026...

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In 2025, Saudi Arabia is undertaking substantial reforms to its commercial laws, with a primary focus on company formation, operational procedures, and corporate governance.

Starting a business in Saudi Arabia offers promising prospects for entrepreneurs and investors. Nevertheless, just like every other country, there is a set of procedures to be undertaken...