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Middle East International Dispute Resolution Compendium

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Following a year of major changes in the legal and arbitral landscape, 2025 continued to see notable legal developments, particularly in the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – two of the region’s most dynamic legal and business hubs. We have closely followed these changes and are pleased to present our Annual Middle East International Dispute Resolution Compendium which also looks ahead to forthcoming changes in 2026.

This latest edition covers key updates, including:

  • The New Civil Transactions Law: Key Reforms
  • Federal Decree-Law No. 22 of 2025: Procedural Reforms Affecting Onshore Litigation
  • Dubai Law No. 16 of 2025: A New Law Regulating Government Claims and Enforcement
  • Key Onshore Court Decisions in 2025
  • DIFC Courts Law No. 2 of 2025: A New Framework for the DIFC Courts
  • Key DIFC and ADGM Court Decisions in 2025
  • CJT Ruling and Implications for DIFC Enforcement: Serene Resources DMCC v Energen DMCC
  • Recasting Arbitration in Saudi Arabia: Key Reforms under the 2025 (Draft) Arbitration Law


This information is provided by Vinson & Elkins LLP for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended, nor should it be construed, as legal advice.

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