Media – AIM-SA

July 27, 2026

The Additional Arbitral Award under the Saudi Arbitration Law

An Additional Arbitral Award constitutes one of the limited exceptions to the principle of functus officio, under which an arbitral tribunal's mandate comes to an end once it renders the final award, thereby exhausting its jurisdiction and relinquishing authority over the arbitral proceedings. Recognizing that certain post-award matters may nonetheless require the tribunal's intervention, the Saudi legislature has carved out a number of statutory exceptions to this principle.

July 27, 2026

The Family Charter in Saudi Arabia: From Family Governance to Institutional Sustainability

Family-owned businesses have long stood among the most influential drivers of Saudi Arabia’s economy. Over the decades, they have played a central role in developing a wide range of economic sectors, stimulating growth and investment, and generating employment opportunities. As the Kingdom undergoes rapid economic transformation under Saudi Vision 2030, the need to strengthen governance models within these businesses has become increasingly pressing, particularly to safeguard their continuity and enhance their ability to navigate future challenges.

July 24, 2026

Three Common Contractual Practices That Lead to Future Disputes in construction Projects

In the world of construction projects, the cost of an error is not always measured by wasted materials or lost time. Sometimes, it is measured by lost contractual rights.