On 26 January 2026, Mr Justice Saini of the English High Court granted summary judgment in the amount of GBP 3,025,662.83 to Ghanem Al-Mararir, a Saudi political dissident based on the UK, in his claims against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”). Background The claimant brought proceedings against the KSA seeking compensation for psychiatric harm … Continue reading “Ghanem Al-Masarir v Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [2026] EWHC 119 (KB)”

On 22 January 2026, Mr Justice Lavender of the English High Court ordered the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) to pay over GBP 262,000 to its diplomatic agent’s ex-employee for alleged actions of the diplomatic agent in the UK.  Neither the UAE nor the relevant diplomatic agent participated in the proceedings. Background The claimant brought civil … Continue reading “COL v United Arab Emirates [2026] EWHC 86 (KB)”