Sharif Alnaqeeb
Sharef Alnaqeeb
FIDIC Contracts Expert, lawyer and international Arbitrator in Middle East (ICC/CIArb)
With over 25 years of experience in legal and contracts management, Sharif Alnaqeeb is a highly respected expert in FIDIC contracts, Saudi procurement law, and international arbitration. As a Court of Cassation attorney and CIArb-certified arbitrator, Sharif has successfully led legal strategies for mega-projects worth over SAR 140 billion under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, including the Rua Al Madinah Development and the Green Riyadh Program.
Specializations:
FIDIC & NEC Contracts: Drafting, negotiating, and managing complex agreements for construction, infrastructure, and public-private partnership (PPP) projects.
Dispute Resolution: Resolving high-value claims through ICC arbitration, mediation, and litigation, saving clients millions in potential liabilities.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with Saudi procurement laws and international standards for GIGA projects.
As a trusted advisor to Public Investment Fund (PIF) subsidiaries and the Royal Commission of Riyadh City, Sharif Alnaqeeb has:
Negotiated multi-billion-dollar contracts with international partners, securing optimal commercial and legal protections.
Developed corporate governance frameworks for real estate, hospitality, and infrastructure projects.
Mentored high-performing legal teams, promoting best practices in contract management and risk mitigation.
Thought Leadership & Contributions:
Sharif Alnaqeeb is a recognized thought leader in the legal and construction industries, regularly sharing insights on FIDIC best practices, MENA legal frameworks, and dispute resolution strategies. He has contributed to industry publications and spoken at international conferences, helping shape the future of contract management and arbitration in the region.
- Construction Law
- Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation
- Gov & Administrative Law
- Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
- Contracts
- Bar Association Egypt
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- Arabic: Spoken, Written
- English: Spoken, Written
- Lawyer
- Sharif Alnaqeeb Law Firm
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- Senior Contracts Manager
- Rua Al Madinah Holding under PIF (Public Investment Fund)
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- - Led the legal and contractual strategy for Vision 2030 GIGA projects spanning construction, infrastructure, real estate, and hospitality. - Negotiated and closed high-value contracts with leading global partners, optimizing commercial and legal protections. - Developed governance frameworks for contract compliance, ensuring alignment with Saudi and international regulations. - Advised executive leadership on strategic legal matters, risk exposure, and contract structuring. - Resolved multi-million-dollar disputes through negotiation, arbitration, and mediation, reducing litigation risks. - Led and mentored a high-performing legal and contracts team, driving best practices in contract management.
- Senior Contracts Manager
- Egis Engineering Project: PMO of Green Riyadh Program (under The Royal Commission of Riyadh City)
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- Project Value: SAR 71 billion - Strategic Legal Oversight: Directed all legal and contractual aspects of the Green Riyadh Program (71 billion SR), ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. - Comprehensive Contract Management: Managed the full contract lifecycle, from pre-award compliance and risk assessment to negotiation, post-contract administration, and dispute resolution. - Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Provided expert counsel on legal and regulatory matters, implementing robust risk mitigation strategies to protect the program's interests. - Stakeholder Engagement: Served as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaborative relationships and delivering expert legal guidance. - Managed complex PPP contracts, ensuring alignment with international procurement standards. - Implemented governance structures to enhance contract compliance, mitigating financial and operational risks.
- Contracts Manager
- Safari Group KSA
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- Legal Advisor
- Saudi Bin Ladin Group / PMDC - KSA
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- Senior Legal Counsel
- World Dialogue and Wisdom Organization
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- Legal Manager
- OBG Overseas Business Group
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- College Of Law
- LL.B. (1998) | Law
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- Bar Association Egypt
- Current
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- The World Commerce & Contracting Advanced Practitioner Certification
- IACCM
- International use of NEC Contracts and comparison to FIDIC
- NEC: The UK Institution of Civil Engineers
- Introduction to the Design, Build and Operate Contract (DBOC)
- NEC: The UK Institution of Civil Engineers
- Introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution Assessment
- CIArb: Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
- Business Law for Managers course
- PMI Project Management Institute
- The ICC application of the 2012 ICC Rules of Arbitration (Training)
- The ICC International Court of Arbitration
- Contract Law Certificate: From Trust to Promise to Contract (course)
- Harvard University
- Advance Course on Arbitration and Mediation Procedures under the WIPO Rules
- WIPO / World Intellectual Property Organization
