ELECTRONIC ARBITRATION IN FOREIGN INVESTMENT DISPUTES: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY IN LIGHT OF THE SAUDI ARBITRATION AND INVESTMENT LAW 2025 AND THE UNCITRAL MODEL LAW

Abstract

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in its Vision 2030, has focused on attracting foreign investment. This focus is confirmed by the issuance of the Saudi Investment Law of 2025, which considers electronic arbitration a flexible, effective, and secure legal tool for investors, especially in cross-border transactions. Therefore, this research aims to analyze the legal framework for smart arbitration in investment contract disputes in light of the 2025 Investment Law and the Saudi Arbitration System, and in comparison with the UNCITRAL Model Law. This research aims to analyze the consistency of arbitration in investment disputes with international standards. The most important findings are that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made significant progress in developing an electronic arbitration environment that enhances investment protection. Among the most important recommendations are the need to enhance transparency and establish unified technical standards across local and international arbitration centers, which represent essential steps to consolidate Saudi Arabia's position as a regional center for electronic investment arbitration.

Acknowledgments :Thanks and appreciation to Prince Sultan University in Saudi Arabia for its commitment to paying financial fees and supporting research