Riyadh, January 7, 2025 – The Ministry of Justice, in partnership with the Saudi Sports Arbitration Center, has announced the approval of a procedural framework for enforcing arbitration awards issued by the center. This landmark decision officially recognizes these awards as enforceable instruments, marking a significant step forward in the legal and regulatory landscape of sports-related arbitration in Saudi Arabia.
Under this framework, litigants involved in disputes before the Saudi Sports Arbitration Center can now submit requests to enforce arbitration awards through the competent court. The process has been meticulously designed to be both efficient and fully aligned with the provisions of the Enforcement Law, ensuring the swift and effective implementation of arbitration rulings. This initiative provides robust legal assurance for resolving sports-related disputes, encompassing areas such as sports investment contracts, sponsorship agreements, advertising deals, and similar partnerships within the rapidly growing sports sector.
By creating a streamlined pathway for enforcement, the framework strengthens the ability of stakeholders to safeguard their rights, bolstering confidence in the Kingdom’s arbitration mechanisms. It also underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to fostering a supportive environment for investment and development within the sports industry.
The Ministry emphasized that this collaborative effort between the Ministry of Justice and the Saudi Sports Arbitration Center reflects a shared commitment to achieving mutual goals and advancing the Kingdom's dynamic sports sector. This initiative complements the overarching objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which prioritizes the establishment of world-class legal and regulatory frameworks to support the nation’s flourishing sports industry.
With the sports sector experiencing unprecedented growth and diversification under the leadership and guidance of the Kingdom’s leadership, this framework represents a pivotal milestone in ensuring the seamless resolution of disputes and the protection of contractual rights. It also highlights the alignment of legal reforms with the broader strategic vision of positioning Saudi Arabia as a global hub for sports and investment.