Overview

The SCCA Arbitrator Roster is composed of highly qualified and accomplished professionals from the legal and business communities. Our arbitrators have subject-matter expertise in a particular field and understand the essence of the dispute and the intricacies a given industry brings with it. They also understand the importance of resolving disputes swiftly and efficiently, while preserving due process leading to a fair and just outcome. In addition, they attend ongoing educational events and are committed to honor the SCCA’s Code of Ethics for Arbitrators.

What Are The Minimum Requirements?

Candidates must meet one of the following minimum requirements (subject to change and annual review):

• He/she is certified as a Chartered Arbitrator (C.Arb) or a Fellow (FCIArb) with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb); or
• He/she is certified as a Member (MCIArb) with Ciarb and sat as an arbitrator on at least three cases of which one has ended in a reasoned award within the last three years; or
• He/she sat as an arbitrator on at least five cases of which at least one was administered by an accredited arbitral institution, and he/she has issued at least two awards in the last five years.

NOTE: Meeting the above requirements does not lead to automatic admission. A review process by the SCCA Board of Directors follows that evaluates, among other things, a candidate’s substantial experience in ADR with at least five years of full-time arbitration experience, in particularly as arbitrator, but also as counsel, expert witness, or otherwise. In addition, candidates must be in good standing, have not been found guilty by a court or disciplinary tribunal of misconduct, and be held in the highest regard by peers for integrity.

SCCA and Ciarb offer various courses throughout the year in Saudi Arabia in both Arabic and English. Courses are geared towards obtaining one of the prestigious Ciarb membership grades as a Fellow (FCIArb) or as a Member (MCIArb) to qualify for roster application. More information on the offered courses is available here.

How Do I Apply?

SCCA accepts applications throughout the year. Applications must be submitted using the SCCA Online Application Form (please be prepared to upload any required documents). SCCA does not charge any application fees.

SCCA reviews applications on an ongoing basis and follows up with candidates if any relevant information or documents are missing. In case the minimum requirements are not satisfied, SCCA will invite the candidate to apply again once these are met.

Applications that meet the minimum requirements will be reviewed by SCCA and its Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. The outcome of an application received before:

• 15 February will be announced by 15 April.
• 15 May will be announced by 15 July.
• 15 August will be announced by 15 October.
• 15 November will be announced by 15 January.

In case a candidate has been approved for membership, he/she will be notified and requested to pay a one-time registration fee SAR 2,000.

What Should I Upload When Applying?

Candidates should upload the following documents:

• Resume stating experience, education, and training in adequate detail (an English version of the resume is preferred);
• A copy of the candidate’s Passport or Identification Card;
• Any Ciarb certificates reflecting the current membership status and rank;
• Any other academic or experience certificates that demonstrate the level of mediation experience.

Candidates are invited to upload the following documents:

• Certificates, recognitions, and publications indicating leadership in the field of expertise;
• Membership in professional associations;
• A cover letter that exhibits the level of experience as arbitrator or other relevant arbitration experience (to the extent not already reflected in the resume);
• Up to three letters of recommendation from accredited and renowned arbitrators.

Membership Rights And Obligations

1. Members shall honor and uphold the SCCA’s Code of Ethics for Arbitrators. 
2. Members shall devote sufficient time and efforts when appointed on SCCA-administered cases. 
3. Members are committed to participate in continuing legal education programs; 
4. Members enjoy certain discounts and priority seating at SCCA events. 
5. Members receive SCCA publications. 
6. SCCA reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to admit or refuse the admission of any candidate and to remove at will any member from the SCCA Arbitrator Roster at any time. 
7. SCCA Mediation Roster Membership is provisional for one year and shall be renewable automatically, unless the member is notified that his/her membership will not be renewed. 
8. Unless advised otherwise four weeks in advance, members shall pay a one-time registration fee SAR 2,000. 
9. SCCA reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to require, revise, or waive an annual membership fee for any or all of its members.