Overview of Disputes in the Context of Saudi Construction Industry
Keywords:
economic development, disputes in Construction Industry, Saudi ArabiaAbstract
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has witnessed rapid economic growth in recent times. This has led to significant economical development, particularly in the construction sector and more specifically, in the field of construction projects, which has grown considerably. Despite this impressive level of growth, the spectre of disputes between disputes parties remains, both in the private and public sector. This paper aims to shed light on this particular phenomenon, highlighting disputes in construction projects in Saudi Arabia, which is a key issue and merits discussion, given the predominant economic and strategic position of the Kingdom in the Middle East. The researcher begins by charting the Kingdom's background, highlighting its demographics and geography. Saudi Arabia's economy is also assessed, by highlighting its economic diversification, nature of investment, the nature of construction projects in Saudi Arabia, method of purchases, and the types of current contracts in the country, as well as examining the claims and disputes that typically occur, and the means by which they are resolved. (The prevalent method of dispute resolution used in the sector at present is litigation, which is widely used, in both the private and public sectors. Finally, the researcher will discuss the Saudi Council of Engineers and its Engineering Arbitration Centre, which resolves disputes in the private sector through arbitration, and which also acts as a resource in providing Expert determination to the court in the event of any disputes involving litigation.
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