Saudi Business Law Forum Conference & Awards Night

24 November 2026
Conference: 9 AM to 2:30 PM (KSA Time)
Awards Night: 7 PM to 11 PM (KSA Time)
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Join us in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 2026 for the Saudi Business Law Forum!

The Law Forum is exclusively for Saudi Arabia’s in-house counsel community.
Building on the tremendous success of our Business Law Forums in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman, LexisNexis Middle East is excited to announce the Saudi Business Law Forum 2026. Taking place in Riyadh on 24 November 2026, this law conference is tailored exclusively for in-house counsel and brings together leading legal minds from across Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC legal community.

Bringing together the top legal minds from the Saudi and GCC legal community, this conference is your opportunity to network and stay up to date on the latest commercial law developments in the Kingdom.

Admission is free for all in-house counsel.

This year will also mark the inaugural Saudi Business Law Forum – Awards Night, recognising exceptional achievements within Saudi Arabia’s legal community. The awards will be judged by an independent panel composed of industry leaders, legal practitioners, academics, and government officials.

For more information or sponsorship inquiries, contact Malini Dean.

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What to Expect

We anticipate bringing together more legal professionals and decision-makers forimpactful discussions, thought leadership, and exclusive networking opportunities.With live English and Arabic interpretation, every session is accessible to all

Celebrate Legal Excellence

The event will wrap up with a prestigious Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony,celebrating the trailblazers of Saudi Arabia’s legal community. An independent panel of leading judges from academia, government, and the legal sector will determine the winners.​

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Be part of Saudi Arabia’s evolving business law journey!

Saudi Business Law Forum Conference 2026

  • Venue: Al Ula Ballroom, Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences
  • Date: 24 November 2026
  • Timings: 9 AM to 2:30 PM (KSA Time)
 

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Saudi Business Law Forum Gala Dinner & Awards 2026

  • Venue: Teatro Terrace, Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences
  • Date: 24 November 2026
  • Timings: 7 PM to 11 PM (KSA Time)

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2026 Programme

Operational Excellence: Navigating the Mature Saudi Legal Market

 

 

  • Putting the 2026 Responsible AI Policy into Operation: classifying AI systems under the 2026 SDAIA guidelines; managing the requirement for independent ethical audits of high-risk AI models
  • The Future of Commercial Contracting: Unifying the supply chain with AI; using AI for procurement; enhancing visibility across vendors to ensure alignment with the CTL and local content requirements
  • The TelCo perspective: Data privacy in the Network – Legal and regulatory hurdles; cloud hosting and data residency; aligning CST licensing requirements and the SDAIA data processing sanctions
  • Active PDPL Enforcement: from theory to fines – common pitfalls; adapting to the 5-day deadline for data breach investigations.
  • Audience Q&A 

  • M&A in Saudi Arabia – What’s Different in 2026: current trends in domestic and cross-border M&A; key legal and regulatory considerations in acquiring Saudi businesses 
  • When Acquisitions are not the Preferred Route – Structuring successful JVs and strategic alliances 
  • Investing in Specific Sectors – Navigating sector-specific approval requirements in energy, infrastructure, and real estate  
  • Executing investments in Practice: Approvals, Procurement and Public-Sector Opportunities  

  • Enforcement as the weak link in dispute resolution 
  • Speed and automation: timelines, digitization, streamlined asset seizure procedure 
  • Asset-tracing and seizure 
  • Cross-border impact: Foreign judgments and arbitration; comparison with other regional hubs, impact on contract drafting 
  • How do contracts change: Updating your jurisdiction and enforcement clauses to align with 2026 rules 

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