5 February 2026 | Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre, Riyadh

170+ Participants

25+ Speakers

20+ Jurisdictions

3rdEdition

GAR Live: Riyadh 2026

Global Arbitration Review is delighted to return with GAR Live: Riyadh, an industry leading, full-day event, during Riyadh International Disputes Week.  

This dynamic gathering will bring together leading voices in international arbitration to explore how the practice is evolving in the region and contribute to the discourse driving innovation and excellence in dispute resolution. 

With networking opportunities throughout, don’t miss this chance to connect with global and regional thought-leaders shaping the future of arbitration in the Middle East and beyond. 

Speaker highlights

Hazem Aly
Hazem Aly
legal counsel
Central Bank of the UAE
Alec Emmerson
Alec Emmerson
independent
independent
Živa Filipič
Živa Filipič
managing counsel
ICC International Court of Arbitration

Agenda highlights

Saudia Arabia: The next leading regional arbitration hub?

Is any other jurisdiction moving as quickly? Does Saudi Arabia bring unique strengths that its regional rivals simply can’t match?

Arbitrating under sanctions: Saudi pathways through geopolitics

How are users navigating arbitration across geopolitical fault lines, from funding and payments to enforcement risk and tribunal composition? 

Crypto disputes: where are we now?

With tribunals seeing crypto on their dockets, the question is practical: where are we now - and what actually works in procedure, arbitrability, and enforcement?

GAR Live debate

Two teams will argue for and against the motion. Our judge will test the arguments, invite interventions from the floor, and deliver a reasoned decision naming the winning side.

Riyadh International Disputes Week

An international platform bringing together key players in the dispute resolution market to explore ADR realities and opportunities in the Middle East’s largest economy, share knowledge and expertise, and forge relationships and collaborations.

Co-chairs

Samaa Haridi
Samaa Haridi
partner
King & Spalding

Zeyad Khoshaim
Zeyad Khoshaim
managing partner
K&A

Pricing

BARRISTERS / ACADEMIC / INDEPENDENT

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$100

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$250

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$250

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$400

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$550

CONSULTANCY / FINANCE

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$500

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$600

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$750

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Tickets include: Conference, networking breaks & networking lunch.

Group packages and firmwide licenses are available. Please contact Francesca Varcoe by calling +44 (0) 203 340 8193 or emailing Francesca.Varcoe@LBResearch.com for more information. 

What our delegates say about GAR Live: Riyadh

GAR Live Riyadh continues to be a must-attend event for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving arbitration landscape in the region. I highly recommend it to practitioners and industry leaders alike!

Lara Hammoud
independent arbitrator

Attending my first GAR Live event exceeded my expectations. I thoroughly enjoyed engaging with fellow practitioners to hear their perspectives. The sessions were both engaging and insightful, and the event was well-organized with excellent teamwork.

Khaled Mohamed
chief legal counsel
Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration

GAR Events Code of Conduct

We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for everyone. We believe that every attendee contributes to the overall quality and experience of our events. Respect and courtesy are fundamental to our community.

We do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment towards any of our staff, clients or suppliers.

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Meet the GAR team

Graham Day
Sponsorship lead

Diksha Babbar
Marketing lead

Sheonaid Carlin
Content lead

Daisy Hughes
Operations lead

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