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J. PAUL OETKEN, District Judge.

This action arises out of an arbitration between the petitioners, Quatar Pharma for Pharmaceutical Industries, W.L.L. and Dr. Ahmed Bin Mohammad Al Haie Al Sulaiti (together, "Qatar Pharma"), and the respondent, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ("Saudi Arabia").

Before the Court is Qatar Pharma's petition to confirm arbitration (the "Petition")) and Saudi Arabia's cross-motion to stay, dismiss, or change venue. For the reasons that follow, Qatar Pharma's Petition is stayed and Saudi Arabia's cross-motion to stay the enforcement proceeding is granted.