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Dr.Eng./ Salem Tarbaa Alabdouli

Authorized Arbitrator, Expert & Consultant

Membership Category

Individual

Membership No.

0385

Commission

Arbitration and ADR

Profile Details

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

Ph.D. Economics & Management - Paisley University, U.K.

24/11/2004

M.Sc. Production Technology - Strathclyde University, U.K.

5/11/1993

B.Sc. Engineering - Arab Maritime Transport Academy, Egypt

1/7/1988

Professional Diploma in International Arbitration, (DIAC) Dubai

14/12/2023

 

Career History

Authorized Arbitrator, Expert & Consultant

 

Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD)

15/7/2025

Ministry of Justice - Insurance (813), UAE

10/6/2025

Assessor, Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology (166), UAE

31/12/2024

Ajman Arbitration Centre (149), UAE

11/12/2024

RAK Mediation & Arbitration Centre (14), UAE

30/3/2024

International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) - UAE

9/8/2023

Saudi Centre for Commercial Arbitration (PRE-ARB-186)

22/6/2022

UAE Central Bank (287)

3/8/2021

Emirates Insurance Federation (EIF No: LAI 75)

1/1/2021

Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation & Arbitration Centre

13/11/2019

Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration, Egypt

28/5/2019

Kuwait Commercial Arbitration Centre (KCAC)

15/4/2019

Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre-EMAC (T221), UAE

13/5/2018

Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), UAE

20/3/2018

Sharjah Municipality (27803), UAE

14/7/2016

Ras Al-Khaimah Courts (153), UAE

17/4/2013

Sharjah International Commercial Arbitration Centre (12)

8/4/2013

Emirates Society for Consumer Protection (2200901044)

20/5/2012

Ministry of Economy & Commerce - Insurance Dept. (139)

22/7/2002

Dubai Courts (28), UAE

18/6/2002

American Society for Quality, USA

10/5/2001

Ministry of Justice - Marine (177), UAE

12/5/2000

Judicial Department, Abu Dhabi (128), UAE

26/3/2000

Dubai Commercial Conciliation & Arbitration Centre

15/3/1999

GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre (201), Bahrain

13/8/1996

Society of Engineers (1571), UAE

1/2/1995

American Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engs. (441), USA

11/8/1994

Institute of Marine Engineering (54442), U.K.

22/5/1992

 

Professional Duties & Experience 

Independent Arbitrator & Expert, Private Business

1/11/2024

Sharjah  Ports,  Customs  &  Free  Zones  Authority:  Engineering  & Purchasing Dept. Director + Planning Dept. Director

 

2000-2024

Naval Forces, UAE: Maintenance & Repair Engineer + Shipbuilding

Engineer & Mechanical Dept. Manager

 

1988-1999

Visitor Lecturer, Dubai Canadian University, UAE

2012-2013

Port Mgt. & Development, Nanyang Tech. University, Singapore

17/3/2009

Board of Directors Member, General Authority of Islamic Affairs, UAE

2007-2010

Intensive  theoretical  &  practical  course  in  Mechanical  &  Marine

Engineering, Bremen-Germany

 

1989-1990