Ashraf Kilani

Date of Birth: 16/11/1963

Nationality: Egyptian

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

Bachelor of Laws – Tanta University, 1985

Professional Diploma in Arbitration and Claims in Local and International Construction Contracts (FIDIC) – Assiut University, 2012

Advanced Professional Diploma in Arbitration in Economic Disputes, Investment, and Labor Market – Assiut University, December 2012

Professional Experience:

Lawyer at the Court of Cassation

Legal Trainer

Member of the Arab Lawyers Union

Member of the Saudi Judicial Scientific Society at the Higher Institute of Judiciary, Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University

Former Senior Systems Consultant at the Ministry of Energy – Saudi Electricity Company, Southern Region, Asir

Accredited Arbitrator at the Ministry of Justice in Saudi Arabia

Arbitrator at the GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre

Member of the International Islamic Lawyers Association – Muslim World League, Riyadh

Assistant Executive Director of the Arab Union for Economic Unity Council – League of Arab States

Member of the Egyptian Association for Expertise and Valuation

Board Member of the Makkah International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration at the Abha Chamber of Commerce

Arbitrator at the Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration

Arbitrator and Executive Director at the Makkah International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration

Arbitration Consultant at the Middle East Arbitration Center in Cairo

Consultant at the International Arbitration Center in Egypt

Practical Experience:

Freelance Lawyer since 1986

Legal Advisor and Legal Affairs Supervisor – International Islamic Bank for Investment and Development (currently the United Bank) since 1991

Accredited Arbitrator – Saudi Ministry of Justice, Fifth Edition of Accredited Arbitrators

Consultant, Arbitrator, and Executive Director at the Makkah International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration – Asir

Legal Trainer and Certified Lecturer – Abha Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Previous Advisory Positions in Saudi Arabia (for 17 years):

Consultant at Dr. Awad Al-Qarni’s Office

Consultant at Mr. Mohammed Al-Haid’s Office

Consultant at Sheikh Mohammed Al-Shahri’s Office

Consultant at Dr. Fahd Al-Shamrani Al-Khafir’s Office

Consultant at Al-Jarbou Contracting Company – Khamis Mushait

Consultant at Nasr Al-Janoub Contracting Company

Consultant at Al-Jad Chrome Company – Makkah

Consultant at Qandil Contracting Company

Legal Consultant – Alinma Bank in Riyadh

Consultant – Saudi Electricity Company, Department of Consultations, Investigations, and Cases

Training Courses Delivered:

Legal Contract Drafting Course – Chamber of Commerce, Abha

Course in Commercial and International Arbitration

Course in Sharia Pleadings

Course in Methods of Appeal in Judgments

Course in Commercial Fraud

Course in Forgery and Counterfeiting in Official and Customary Documents

Course in Commercial Papers (Cheque, Bill of Exchange, Bonds)

Course in Public Auction Sales

Course for United Cars Company Abdul Latif Jameel (Toyota Agency) on How to Enforce Judicial Judgments

Course in Sharia Pleadings Rules and Document Drafting – United Car Trading Company, Abha

Course in Commercial Arbitration and Judicial Dispute Resolution – Abha Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Course in Judicial Dispute Resolution – Tabuk Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Course in Contract Drafting – Chamber of Commerce, Mahayel Asir

Course in Saudi Labor Law – Information Systems Institute, Riyadh

Course in Administrative Investigation – Mahayel Asir Chamber Training Center

Course in Criminal Procedures and Lawsuits – Zamam Knowledge Training and Development Center, Mahayel Asir

Multiple Courses in Various Cities in the Southern Region covering Law and Human Development – in collaboration with Abha Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Course in Financial and Administrative Corruption – Anti-Corruption Authority, Abha

Courses in Explaining the Enforcement Law – Enforcement Judge

Full Diploma in Saudi Commercial Arbitration Law according to UNCITRAL Rules

Training Courses Attended:

Course in Expertise and Valuation – Legal Studies Center, Faculty of Law, Ain Shams University

Arbitrators Preparation Course – Center for Legal Studies and Research Services, Faculty of Law, Alexandria University

Course in Preparing Experts in Domestic and International Arbitration – Middle East International Arbitration Center

Development Course in Drafting Company Contracts, Commercial Agencies, and Commercial Arbitration – Afro-Asian International Arbitration Center

Course in Practical Issues in the Saudi Criminal Procedures System – Al-Mour Training Center, Jeddah

Cambridge International Course in Mediation, Arbitration, and Human Development in collaboration with the Arab Union for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights

Course in Practical Arbitration Expertise

“Be Responsible” Course (D1)

“First Aid” Course

Course in Project Management Stages

“Guidance and Coaching for High Performance” Course (D2)

Arbitration Experience:

Participated in arbitration in numerous arbitration cases, with extensive experience in commercial and international arbitration.