Saudi Arabia’s regulatory evolution reshapes business and investment landscape
Riyadh, January 2026: Saudi Arabia is continuing its legal and regulatory evolution, with reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, governance and efficiency across key sectors. In line with this development, Oxford Business Group (OBG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Al Jamhor Law, marking the firm’s first collaboration with OBG as a legal research partner for The Report: Saudi Arabia 2025. Al Jamhor Law will contribute to the legal framework chapter, offering analysis of regulatory developments and their impact on businesses and investors operating in the Kingdom.
As Saudi Arabia’s regulatory framework continues to evolve, the legal sector is playing an increasingly central role in supporting institutional reform and commercial activity. The expansion of codified law, judicial modernisation and sector-specific regulation has increased demand for legal expertise that supports compliance, risk management and effective implementation. Within this context, the legal sector is playing an increasingly important role in supporting regulatory reform and advising businesses as new industries emerge and mature.
The legal framework chapter of The Report: Saudi Arabia 2025 examines the impact of ongoing regulatory transformation on the Kingdom’s investment climate, with particular focus on diversification sectors such as real estate develpment, EPC contracting and large-scale project delivery . It analyses evolving rules governing foreign ownership, licensing and dispute resolution, alongside the implications of court modernisation judicial efficiency and enforcement.
The chapter also explores how regulatory reforms are shaping compliance, governance and risk allocation across real estate development and EPC contracting. Further analysis covers cross-border disputes under expanded arbitration frameworks, PPP-related contractual considerations linked to giga-projects, and regulatory priorities as new industries develop, while also assessing how the growing depth and specialisation of Saudi legal talent is reshaping the profession.
Abdullah Aljamhor, Chairman at Al Jamhor Law, said that ongoing reforms are also reshaping how legal services support long-term investment and project delivery across the Kingdom.
“As regulatory frameworks become more sophisticated, there is growing demand for legal insight that is closely aligned with policy direction, sectoral priorities and international best practice, particularly in emerging and capital-intensive industries,” he said.
Commenting on the partnership, Abdulmohsen Aljamhor, Managing Partner at Al Jamhor Law, said that Saudi Arabia’s regulatory landscape is evolving rapidly in line with economic diversification and institutional reform.
“Through our collaboration with Oxford Business Group, we aim to provide clear, practical analysis that helps businesses and investors understand regulatory developments, manage risk effectively and operate with confidence as new sectors and opportunities continue to emerge,” he noted.
Busra Karacadag, OBG’s Country Director for Saudi Arabia, highlighted the importance of the partnership in delivering timely and relevant legal insight for decision-makers.
“Legal and regulatory clarity is a critical component of sustainable economic transformation. Our partnership with Al Jamhor Law strengthens the depth of analysis in The Report: Saudi Arabia 2025, ensuring our readers benefit from informed perspectives on regulatory reform, compliance and dispute resolution as the Kingdom’s business environment continues to evolve,” she added.
The Report: Saudi Arabia 2025 is the result of more than six months of field research by OBG’s team of analysts. The publication will feature exclusive interviews with senior policymakers, regulators and business leaders, offering in-depth analysis of developments across the Saudi economy, including macroeconomics, infrastructure, industry, technology and investment trends.
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