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SCCA endorses Saudi Cabinet Resolution to advance arbitration ecosystem

The Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA) has endorsed a new Saudi Council of Ministers Resolution, aimed at advancing Saudi Arabia's arbitration ecosystem. The Resolution sets out a series of legislative, judicial, and executive measures and directives intended to support the arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) sectors.  It directs the Saudi National Competitiveness Center, in collaboration with the Ministries of Commerce, Investment, Justice, and the SCCA, to review the Saudi Arbitration Law and its Implementing Regulations. The Resolution also calls on government entities to support the arbitration ecosystem by enabling technical integration and providing access to government e-services for institutional arbitration administration. It further includes a directive to translate and publish selected arbitration-related judgments. In addition, the Resolution calls for a study of international perceptions of Saudi arbitration practices and encourages Saudi universities and research institutions to conduct applied and statistical studies on arbitration. Finally, it directs arbitral institutions to host events that promote arbitration practices, participate in international events, and provide ADR training programmes.

ICC reappointed by ICANN to administer domain name dispute resolution

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has reappointed the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to administer disputes relating to generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) registrations. The ICC International Centre for ADR will oversee proceedings under its Expert Rules and ICANN procedures, with the new gTLD application window opening in April 2026. The appointment covers both first instance and appeal proceedings, with the Centre currently updating its Expert Rules to include a new appendix on financial aspects of proceedings.

ICCA launches consultation on Kigali edition of arbitration procedural sourcebook

The International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) has launched a consultation on the Kigali Special Edition 2025 of its Drafting Sourcebook for Logistical Matters in Procedural Orders. This edition, launched alongside the ICCA-KIAC Rwanda Conference, forms part of ICCA’s ongoing initiative to provide practical drafting tools for arbitration practitioners. The Sourcebook comprises model clauses addressing logistical issues in arbitral proceedings, which are not covered by arbitration rules or legislation. It has been developed by a globally representative Drafting Committee to broaden access to procedural drafting resources. The feedback received will inform the next version of the Sourcebook, scheduled for presentation at the ICCA Congress in Madrid in 2026. The consultation closes on 31 July 2025.

LCIA publishes 2024 casework report showing growth in international arbitration

The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) has published its 2024 Annual Casework Report showing 362 referrals, with 318 under LCIA Rules. The report reveals 95% of cases were international, spanning 101 jurisdictions, with Kenya, the United States, Switzerland, UAE and Russia as top users. Transport and commodities led sectoral distribution at 29%. The report highlights lower costs compared to other institutions, particularly for disputes exceeding $100m, and increased use of procedural mechanisms including 19 expedited/emergency applications and 40 consolidation requests.

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