Research overview
Why Can an Arbitral Award Be Set Aside?
Atyar Advocates & Legal Consultants presents this peer-reviewed study by Dr. Turki Al‑Tayyar. The published English paper uses “annulment” and “nullity”; this page uses the conventional arbitration-law expression “setting aside” without changing the substance of the research.
Arbitration is intended to resolve disputes efficiently, but an award may be set aside where the arbitration agreement, constitution of the tribunal, proceedings or award is affected by a statutory ground. The consequences may include lost time and cost and the commencement of a new dispute.
Key point: a setting-aside action is not an ordinary appeal on the merits. It addresses defined statutory and procedural grounds. The study shows that understanding the judicial interpretation of these grounds and complying with procedural requirements are central to protecting an award.
The paper centres on Article 50 of the Saudi Arbitration Law and compares legal commentary and Saudi judicial applications with relevant principles of Islamic jurisprudence.
This page is an academic summary and does not constitute legal advice. Whether a ground exists depends on the arbitration agreement, procedural record, award and rules applicable to the particular case.
