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THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR ARBITRATION IN SAUDI PUBLIC–PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AND PRIVATIZATION CONTRACTS

Ali Obaid ALYAMI

10.51204/Anali_PFBU_25404A
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The increasing complexity of service delivery and infrastructure development is making it difficult for governments to meet these growing demands independently. In Saudi Arabia, public–private partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as a vital mechanism to address this gap. This study explores the legal aspects of arbitration in PPP and privatization contracts, examining the inclusion of arbitration clauses under the Saudi Private Sector Participation Law and associated regulations. The study delves into the necessary legal conditions for valid arbitration agreements, the implementation procedures, and the consequences of noncompliance, addressing the role of arbitration as a preferred method for dispute resolution. It offers a comparative analysis of international norms and legal frameworks, assessing the unique constraints on arbitration in Saudi privatization contracts. Addressing the scarcity of literature on this topic in Saudi Arabia, this study provides critical insights and recommendations to strengthen the legal framework for arbitration in PPP and privatization contracts.

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