
Education CV
EDUCATION
- PhD Candidate in Law, University of Cambridge (2018-2022)
- Master of Laws, LL.M., in International Business and Economic Law (Distinction and Dean’s list), Georgetown University Law Center (2014-2016)
- Certificate in International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, Georgetown University Law Center (2014-2016)
- Bachelor of Science in Islamic Law (First-class Honours), Qassim University (2006-2010)
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Lecturer in Commercial Law, Qassim University (2011-Present)
- Legal Intern, International Finance Corporation at the World Bank Group (May 2015-August 2015)
- Trainee Lawyer, a boutique law firm in Saudi Arabia (2009-2011)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- The Associated Risks with Sukuk Al-Istisna’: an International Context
Investigated the risks associated with Sukuk Al-Istisna’, which is one of Islamic Finance products, in an international context, and suggested strategies to overcome those risks.
- The Role of the New Saudi Arbitration Center
Analysed the arbitration reality in Saudi Arabia; Anticipated and suggested the role of the new Saudi Arbitration Center based on the provided analysis.
- Administrative Judicial Decision on Trademark Copyright in Saudi Arabia
Investigated the administrative judicial decision-making process for companies whose trademarks have been used illegally.
- Blood Money in Islamic Law: Between Punishment and Compensation
Investigated the purpose of blood money in Saudi Arabia law, and whether it constitutes punishment or compensation.
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
- President, Cambridge Arbitration Society, CUArb (2020-Present)
- Coach, the Cambridge Willem C. Vis Moot Team (2019-Present)
- Managing Editor, Cambridge International Law Journal (2019-2020)
- Founding Board Member, Cambridge Arbitration Society -CUArb- (2019-2020)
- Blog Editor, Cambridge International Law Journal (2018-2019)
- Board member, Georgetown International Arbitration Society (2015-2016)
- Member, Graduate Program Committee at Georgetown University Law Centre (student-faculty committee) (2015-2016)
- Board Member, Student Funds Council at Qassim University (student-faculty board) (2008-2010)
Fields of research
International Commercial Arbitration; Private International Law; Procedural Law; Commerical Law; Banking and Finance Law; International Trade Law.
Third Party Funding in International Commercial Arbitration
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