International Arbitration in Middle East

Our Focus in Middle East

In the Middle East region, as the home to some of the biggest natural gas producers of the world, the energy sector remains a cornerstone of the economy. The oil and gas industry continues to thrive, led by major producers like Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Construction is booming, fueled by extensive infrastructure projects in urban centers like Dubai, Riyadh and Doha. The region is also experiencing a technological revolution, with investments in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and fintech driving innovation. The ever increasing investments in these diverse range of industries show that the Middle East is an upcoming economic powerhouse to reckon with.

With increasing investments and a rise in international trade and commerce in this region, legal and commercial disputes involving foreign parties are inevitable. As disputes of international nature become commonplace, businesses in the middle east have resorted to arbitration as their chosen dispute resolution mechanism.

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Infrastructure/Construction

With significant infrastructure development projects ongoing in countries like the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, disputes can arise concerning construction contracts, project delays and payment issues. RBN Chambers, with its expertise in construction and contract law, stands ready to address arbitration-related disputes within this sector, assisting construction firms, developers, contractors, and investors in navigating legal complexities and achieving effective resolutions.

Oil & Gas

The Middle East is a major hub for oil and gas production, and disputes often arise in this sector concerning exploration and production agreements, joint ventures, transportation, pricing, and distribution. According to recent statistics, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region accounts for approximately 60% of the world's oil reserves and 45% of its natural gas reserves, making it a crucial player in the global energy market. With extensive experience in energy related arbitration, RBN Chambers is well equipped to provide strategic and effective representation to companies operating in this region.

Mining and Minerals

Countries like Saudi Arabia and Iran have significant mineral resources. Disputes may arise concerning mining concessions, exploration agreements, and joint ventures in the mining sector. RBN Chambers possesses the expertise to provide effective representation in arbitration related disputes arising in this sector.

Technology Industry

There is a growing emphasis to invest on technology and innovation across the Middle East. Countries such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar have fostered a vibrant start-up ecosystem, invested heavily in research and development and embraced emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and cyber security. At RBN Chambers, we have handled disputes involving emerging technologies and are ready to take on any arbitration related disputes arising out of new technologies and fundamentally dealing with contractual, intellectual property related and data related issues.

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