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Rozana ALTayyar Saudi Arabia

Member of the arbitral tribunal Mediator
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabian (Saudi Arabia) Resident in Saudi Arabia Arabic — Fluent English — Fluent

Surname
ALTayyar
First name
Rozana
Current professional position
Independent Arbitrator & Mediator
Organisation / firm
TASWEA
Country of residence
Saudi Arabia
Nationality
Saudi Arabian (Saudi Arabia)
Languages spoken & proficiency
ArabicFluent EnglishFluent

Arbitrator roles
Member of the arbitral tribunal
Mediator roles
Mediator
Professional biography
Rozana is a prominent Saudi international arbitrator and mediator who established her career as a financial consultant in the region after 14 years in corporate banking. Rozana is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute, member of the CIArb-KSA steering committee and serves on the ICC International Court of Arbitration. As chair of the ICC Saudi Arabia Arbitration and ADR Committee. Rozana is based in Saudi Arabia and has been an arbitrator and mediator for over a decade and established herself as a leading specialist in handling complex and high-value commercial disputes. Rozana's encompasses a diverse range of industries, including real estate, construction, technology, joint ventures, family businesses and the commercial sector. She is featured in the LexisNexis Middle East Publication on “Women in Law in the Arab World” 23 August 2022. Rozana holds a Master's degree in Law from Queen Mary University London, specialising in International Dispute Resolution and currently completing the Solicitors Qualifying Examination in England and Wales. Rozana also serves on the advisory boards for the College of Law at Princess Nora University and the GCC Board Directors Institute. Arbitrator Experience Recent arbitrations includes: DIAC arbitrations as sole arbitrator in international commercial disputes, including shareholder disputes governed by Saudi Arabian law (Arabic, seat Dubai) and an expedited real‑estate dispute governed by UAE law (English, seat Dubai), as well as service as tribunal secretary in GCCCAC and DIAC international commercial arbitrations concerning a sea‑borne commodities supply dispute and a real‑estate dispute governed by UAE law (seat Dubai) Mediator Experience. Professional Appointments  Board Member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Court of Arbitration and scrutinised over 28 ICC awards.  Chair of the ICC National Arbitration & ADR committee- Saudi Arabia Professional Association Member of CIArb Steering Committee – Saudi Arabian Branch Fellow of CIArb (Chartered Institute of Arbitrators) Member of CIArb Advisory Committee – Saudi Arabian Branch Member of Abu Dhabi Global Markets Arbitration Centre (ADGM-AC) panel of Mediators Member of Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) panel of Arbitrators Member of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) Member of the Oman Commercial Arbitration Centre (OAC) Member of Saudi Centre for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA)panel of Arbitrators & Mediators Member of eBRAM panel of Arbitrators & Mediators Member of KCAB panel of Arbitrators Mediator Experience  52 Cases Professional Appointments  Board Member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Court of Arbitration and scrutinised over 28 ICC awards.  Chair of the ICC National Arbitration & ADR committee- Saudi Arabia  Visiting lecturer on arbitration and mediation at Princess Nourah University (College of Law), University of Business and Technology, and Dar Al-Hekma University.  Served as arbitrator at the 14th Middle East Vis Pre-Moot competition (Abu Dhabi, 2023).  Featured in LexisNexis Middle East’s “Women in Law in the Arab World” (23 August 2022).

Arbitrations conducted
Up to 10
6 years in this role
Mediations conducted
50-100
12 years in this role
Role in arbitrations
Member of tribunal Sole arbitrator

Legal / dispute expertise
Business & Corporate Law Commercial contracts Dispute resolution / arbitration practice Finance & Banking law Trademarks
Industries
Construction & engineering Financial services Manufacturing & industrials Technology & IT

Governing law experience
Civil law Common law
Seat of arbitration experience
Dubai Riyadh
Mediation style
Facilitative
Brief description

She adopts a facilitative, party-centred mediation style focused on helping parties identify their underlying commercial, legal and relational interests and develop practical, durable solutions. She provides a structured, confidential and respectful process in which each participant has a meaningful opportunity to be heard. Through joint discussions and, where appropriate, private caucuses, she assists parties in clarifying issues, testing assumptions, evaluating options and understanding the consequences of continuing the dispute. She doesn't impose outcomes or express views on the merits unless expressly requested by the parties. She focuses mainly on encouraging constructive dialogue, preserving party autonomy and supporting informed, sound decision-making.

Education (degrees)
LLM International Dispute Resolution. B.S. Computer Science and Computer Engineering
Relevant training
FCIArb International Arbitration Diploma
FCIArb Applied Arbitration for Fellows
Memberships / accreditations
FCIArb
Mediation Accreditation Regents University London
Institutional panels & memberships
CIArb – Chartered Institute of Arbitrators ICC – International Chamber of Commerce Other OtherSCCA- Saudi Centre for Commecial Arbitration DIAC- Dubai International Arbitration Centre, KCAB- Korean Commercial Arbitration Board, EBRAM, ADGM- Abi Dhabi Global Markets Arbitration centre
Publications and/or speaking engagements

26/05/2026 CIArb-The Learning Lab Amanda Lee Arbitrator Skills and Development 10/03/2026 CIArb CIArb Visibility Matters: Advancing Women in Mediation 5/02/2026 Riyadh International Disputes Week Sofana Dahlan Law Firm in association with Amereller Managing Traditional Risks in a Diversified International Business Enviroment: How Arbitration can be used to Stabilise EU-Saudi Transactions 02/02/2026 Riyadh International Disputes Week Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Arbitration Centre Strengthening the Investment Landscape: Practical Strategies for Dispjte Prevention 27/01/2026 14th ICC MENA Conference on International Arbitration ICC Court Awarding Costs: Pitfalss and Best Practies in Drafting Costs Decisions. 03/12/2025 Muscat Arbitration Days Arbitration Disputes in Governments Contracts with Foreign Investors 10/11/2025 Dubai Arbitration Week Gulf Mediation Gulf Mediation majlis