Tutorial Dates:  

Virtual tutorials are held on the dates below at the start time of 5:30 KSA:  

- Tutorial 1: Part 1: 29/01/2025 & Part 2: 30/01/2025  

- Tutorial 2: Part 1: 26/02/2025 & Part 2: 27/02/2025 

- Tutorial 3: Part 1: 26/03/2025 & Part 2 27/03/2025

- Examination: 10/04/2025  

Law, practice, and procedure of international arbitration 

This module focuses on providing candidates with knowledge of the principles and practice of international arbitration. It is therefore the starting point for anyone who wants to get started in arbitration or is involved in arbitration cases as a party, representative of a party, witness, or expert.  

Objective 

To understand international arbitration procedures and be able to employ legislation and regulations based on the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration and the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules.  

Learning Outcomes 

1. Awareness of the meaning of international arbitration. 

2. Familiarity with the principles, rules, and agreements for the practice of arbitration, and the ability to apply them. 

3. Understanding of the legal basis of arbitration. 

4. Understanding of the contractual nature of arbitrator appointments. 

5. Understanding of the arbitrator’s powers and functions. 

6. Understanding of the rights and duties of the parties to arbitration cases. 

7. Understanding of the relationship of the courts to arbitration proceedings. 

8. Understanding of the requirements for the enforcement of arbitral awards. 

9. Ability to apply the principles and legal requirements of arbitration. 

10. Ability to apply the provisions of the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration.