Membership Category
Individual
Membership No.
0385
Commission
Arbitration and ADR
Dr. Eng. Salem Tarbaa Alabdouli
Ph.D. in Economics & Management Studies
Dr.Eng./ Salem holds a Ph.D. in Economics & Management Studies from Paisley University – UK, M.Sc. in Production Technology from Strathclyde University – U.K, B.Sc. in Marine/Mechanical Engineering from Arab Maritime Transport Academy – Egypt & Professional Diploma in International Arbitration, (DIAC) Dubai.
· He is Member and Authorized Arbitrator, Expert & Consultant in several acclaimed bodies including:
o UAE: Authorized Assessor, Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology (MOIAT), Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre, Ajman Arbitration Centre, RAK Mediation & Arbitration Centre, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), UAE Central Bank & Emirates Insurance Federation, Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation & Arbitration Centre, Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre, Dubai International Arbitration Centre, Sharjah Municipality, Sharjah International Commercial Arbitration Centre, Society for Consumer Protection, Economy & Commerce Ministry, Dubai Commercial Conciliation & Arbitration Centre, Society of Engineers, Ministry of Justice (Marine & Insurance), Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, Dubai Courts, Ras Al-Khaimah Courts
o KSA: Saudi Centre for Commercial Arbitration
o Egypt: Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration
o Kuwait: Kuwait Commercial Arbitration Centre
o Bahrain: GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre
o USA: American Society for Quality, American Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers
o UK: Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology
· Dr.Eng./ Salem is a leading Arbitrator, Dispute Adjudicator and Expert in the region with over 35 years of comprehensive experience in a variety of relevant fields including Commercial, Technical & Legal. He has successfully participated as an Arbitrator, Expert & Consultant in many judicial disputes related to contracts, insurance, real estate, transportation & shipping, and marine engineering.
· Dr.Eng./ Salem has worked in senior management roles in a number of Governmental and Expert Approved Committee organizations, such as:
o Sharjah Ports, Customs & Free Zones Authority (Engineering & Purchasing Dept. Director – Strategic Planning Dept. Director).
o Board of Directors Member, UAE General Authority of Islamic Affairs & Endowments, Committee.
o Member of Legislative & Legal Affairs (Maritime Law), UAE Federal National Council.
o Committee member of establishing legal controls & preventive measures to regulate the import & circulation of dangerous.
o UAE Armed Force (Research & Development Centre Administration Manager – Mechanical Department Manager – Maintenance Engineer).
o Visitor Lecturer at the Canadian University of Dubai.
o Delivering a lecture “Role of Expertise in Maritime Conflicts”, at Judicial Training Institute.
o Delivering a lecture “Ports & Customs in Serving the Nation” at Sharjah Police.
o Expert Accreditation Committee UAE Justice Ministry and Dubai Courts.
· As well as Dr.Eng./ Salem being honoured and awarded by:
o Dubai Association of Culture & Science (Science Honoured Certificate for PhD Degree, and for MSc Degree).
o Sharjah Ports, Customs & Free Zones Authority (Remarkable Distinguished Employee).
o UAE Armed Forces (First Class Service Medal).
Education Qualifications
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Ph.D. Economics & Management - Paisley University, U.K. |
24/11/2004 |
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M.Sc. Production Technology - Strathclyde University, U.K. |
5/11/1993 |
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B.Sc. Engineering - Arab Maritime Transport Academy, Egypt |
1/7/1988 |
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Professional Diploma in International Arbitration, (DIAC) Dubai |
14/12/2023 |
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Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD) |
15/7/2025 |
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Ministry of Justice - Insurance (813), UAE |
10/6/2025 |
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Assessor, Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology (166), UAE |
31/12/2024 |
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Ajman Arbitration Centre (149), UAE |
11/12/2024 |
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RAK Mediation & Arbitration Centre (14), UAE |
30/3/2024 |
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International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) - UAE |
9/8/2023 |
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Saudi Centre for Commercial Arbitration (PRE-ARB-186) |
22/6/2022 |
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UAE Central Bank (287) |
3/8/2021 |
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Emirates Insurance Federation (EIF No: LAI 75) |
1/1/2021 |
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Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation & Arbitration Centre |
13/11/2019 |
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Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration, Egypt |
28/5/2019 |
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Kuwait Commercial Arbitration Centre (KCAC) |
15/4/2019 |
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Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre-EMAC (T221), UAE |
13/5/2018 |
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Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), UAE |
20/3/2018 |
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Sharjah Municipality (27803), UAE |
14/7/2016 |
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Ras Al-Khaimah Courts (153), UAE |
17/4/2013 |
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Sharjah International Commercial Arbitration Centre (12) |
8/4/2013 |
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Emirates Society for Consumer Protection (2200901044) |
20/5/2012 |
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Ministry of Economy & Commerce - Insurance Dept. (139) |
22/7/2002 |
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Dubai Courts (28), UAE |
18/6/2002 |
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American Society for Quality, USA |
10/5/2001 |
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Ministry of Justice - Marine (177), UAE |
12/5/2000 |
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Judicial Department, Abu Dhabi (128), UAE |
26/3/2000 |
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Dubai Commercial Conciliation & Arbitration Centre |
15/3/1999 |
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GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre (201), Bahrain |
13/8/1996 |
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Society of Engineers (1571), UAE |
1/2/1995 |
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American Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engs. (441), USA |
11/8/1994 |
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Institute of Marine Engineering (54442), U.K. |
22/5/1992 |
Professional Duties & Experience
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Independent Arbitrator & Expert, Private Business |
1/11/2024 – |
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Sharjah Ports, Customs & Free Zones Authority: Engineering & Purchasing Dept. Director + Planning Dept. Director |
2000-2024 |
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Naval Forces, UAE: Maintenance & Repair Engineer + Shipbuilding Engineer & Mechanical Dept. Manager |
1988-1999 |
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Visitor Lecturer, Dubai Canadian University, UAE |
2012-2013 |
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Port Mgt. & Development, Nanyang Tech. University, Singapore |
17/3/2009 |
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Board of Directors Member, General Authority of Islamic Affairs, UAE |
2007-2010 |
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Intensive theoretical & practical course in Mechanical & Marine Engineering, Bremen-Germany |
1989-1990 |