Join Clyde & Co at Riyadh International Disputes Week

Sunday 1 February and Tuesday 3 February 2026

Clyde & Co is proud to once again support Riyadh International Disputes Week (RIDW). This year, we are delighted to be hosting two dedicated sessions exploring key developments in construction and dispute resolution shaping the Kingdom’s evolving legal landscape.

Join our Saudi-based and international experts, together with distinguished external speakers, as we discuss the challenges and opportunities facing companies operating in Saudi Arabia and across the wider region.

As the market continues to expand and diversify, our sessions aim to provide practical insights drawn from real world experience across major projects and disputes in Saudi Arabia.

Please view the agenda below.

We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an engaging and insightful week.

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Agenda

3 Saudi Arbitrations and 2 DABs: Lessons Learned from Real-World Experience in Saudi Construction Disputes

Clyde & Co has taken five major Saudi construction disputes through to hearing over the past two years and will share practical insights drawn from these cases. The session will cover key procedural and substantive points of law, as well as practical considerations, in respect of Saudi arbitration and adjudication under FIDIC-style dispute resolution clauses.

Our Saudi-based construction and disputes teams will offer practical guidance and lessons learned highlighting strategies that can make the difference between winning and losing a case.

Date	Sunday 1 February 2026
Time	11:00am - 12:30pm
Venue	Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre

 

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Agenda

RIDW Arbitration Institutions Forum (RAIF)

A horizon-scanning session exploring the latest developments across leading regional and international arbitration institutions including recent rule changes, procedural innovations, the role of AI in enhancing efficiency, and initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion.

Date	Tuesday 3 February 2026
Time	11:00am - 12:30 pm
Venue	Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre