Welcome to this
month’s Law Update
It is a pleasure to introduce this special edition of Law Update, focused on legal and regulatory developments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Having spent many years working across the GCC and in KSA, I have had the privilege of witnessing the Kingdom’s legal transformation from the inside. Today, we are continuing to witness a truly remarkable shift—one that goes beyond legislative reform to redefine how the law underpins economic growth, attracts investment, and fosters innovation.
From the ambitious urban infrastructure projects to new approaches in public procurement, Saudi Arabia is setting new legal benchmarks across sectors. This is particularly evident in areas such as construction, real estate, corporate law, and foreign investment, where recent reforms are streamlining processes, redefining risk allocation, and enhancing investor confidence. These changes are not occurring in isolation—they are part of a broader ecosystem of reform driven by Vision 2030, and they require a deep understanding of both the regulatory framework and commercial context.
In this issue, we highlight several key areas where the law is playing an enabling role in the Kingdom’s transformation. The case study on subcontractor rights in public projects is especially timely, given the scale of ongoing infrastructure development.
