Comparing the Ministerial Approval Requirement for Arbitration in Administrative Contracts in Saudi Arabia and Egypt

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This article explores the ministerial approval requirement in the Saudi Arbitration Law for administrative contracts and the same requirement in the Egyptian Arbitration Law, by examining the Egyptian case law regarding the issues arising from the ministerial approval requirement and its implications. While Saudi law details the process of procuring the approval, it is yet up to the Saudi administrative courts to shape the future of arbitration agreements in administrative contracts. This article revisits some of the main issues that arise from the cautious ministerial approval and its ramifications on the future of using arbitration in privatization projects in Saudi.

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