Issue 11

October 2014

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In this edition we discuss the enforcement of DAB decisions; we then focus on the Saudi Board of Grievances; provide an update on international arbitration; review the increasing importance of mediation in the UK and finally we examine Performance Bonds from a UAE perspective.

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International arbitration update

CEDR Mediation Audit 2014 and Commercial Mediation Rules and Model Documents.

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Performance Bonds: UAE perspective

Most, if not all, construction contracts, whether standard forms or bespoke contracts, require the Contractor to provide the Employer with a performance bond guaranteeing the Contractor’s performance under the contract.

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Enforcement of DAB decisions: “the Singapore case”

The disputes between PT Perhusahaan and Negara have been running for a number of years. There have been proceedings before Dispute Boards, arbitration tribunals and in the Singapore courts.

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The Saudi Board of Grievances

The Saudi Board of Grievances (the “Grievance Board”), known in Arabic as Diwan Al Mazalem, was established pursuant to Royal Decree No. M/51, 17 Rajab 1402 [10 May 1982] (the “1982 Decree”) as an independent administrative judicial committee responsible directly to the King of Saudi Arabia.

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The increasing importance of mediation in the UK

CEDR Mediation Audit 2014 and Commercial Mediation Rules and Model Documents.

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