Arbitration Rules
Based on the internationally recognized and trusted UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA) Rules, effective on Shaaban 1437H – May 2016, have been created to provide parties with a clear, concise and efficient dispute resolution procedure. Arbitration under SCCA Arbitration Rules is a formal procedure leading to a binding decision from a neutral arbitral tribunal, enforceable pursuant to both domestic arbitration laws and international treaties such as the 1958 New York Convention. In keeping with the approach adopted by many of the world’s premier arbitral institutions, SCCA Rules define a structured, institutional framework intended to ensure transparency, efficiency and fairness in the process. They are ordered in a progressive manner that follows the case from filing to issuance of the final arbitral award. In addition to the primary features of the UNCITRAL Rules, SCCA Rules have features reflecting the key benefits of and most recent innovations in institutional arbitration. SCCA Rules adopt the best practice standards of leading international arbitral institutions, particularly AAA-ICDR and respond to the needs of modern international trade Practices. Innovations include the availability of emergency arbitration procedures for cases which demand instant solutions. SCCA Rules have been drafted to be consistent with the current Saudi Arbitration Law issued in 1433H – 2012G, which is also based on the internationally recognized and trusted UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules.
Expedited Procedure Rules Appendix
The Expedited Procedure Appendix, in force as of October 15, 2018 – Safar 6, 1440 provides parties with a fast track, simplified and reduced cost procedure. The Expedited Procedure shall apply in any case where the aggregate amount in dispute does not exceed 4,000,000 SAR exclusive of costs of arbitration if the arbitration agreement was concluded after October 15, 2018. However, and for the sake of the utmost flexibility, parties may agree to opt out the Expedited Procedures or to opt in even with higher value cases.
Expedited Procedure provides parties with comprehensive filing, expedited appointment process, the possibility of deciding the case without hearing based only on parties’ submissions and abbreviated time limits.
This Appendix was prepared by a review committee of experts that includes ICDR-AAA team of experts in addition to Andrea Carlevaris the former Secretary General of the ICC International Court of Arbitration and SCCA ADR team.
Emergency Arbitrator Procedure Appendix
The SCCA Rules allow for the party seeking emergency relief that cannot await the constitution of the arbitral tribunal to apply for the appointment of an Emergency Arbitrator to consider his request. The Emergency Arbitrator appendix in force as of October 15, 2018 – Safar 6, 1440 provides for a comprehensive description of the Emergency Arbitrator procedure from applying until the award or decision on the emergency measure request with clear and efficient timelines.
This Appendix was prepared by a review committee of experts that includes ICDR-AAA team of experts in addition to Andrea Carlevaris the former Secretary General of the ICC International Court of Arbitration and SCCA ADR team.