Turki Abed Al-Jahdali

Turki Abed is an expert in corporate governance, risk management, compliance, and dispute resolution, with extensive experience in various legal and regulatory areas, particularly in Saudi Arabian law. He has a solid background in arbitration, mediation, and Islamic finance, which has significantly contributed to his role as a legal consultant and practitioner.

Academic Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Law from King Abdulaziz University – specializing in corporate law and corporate governance.
• Professional Diploma in Arbitration, Mediation, and Negotiation in Disputes Arising from Maritime Transport Contracts from the University of Colorado Boulder.
• Fellowship in International Commercial Arbitration from the British Royal Institute.
• Fellowship in Sharia Legal Consulting in Islamic Finance and Dispute Resolution.
• High Diploma in Total Quality Management from Lincoln University and “EduQual”.
• Diploma in Judicial Arbitration from the International Training Academy under the supervision of King Abdulaziz University.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law from King Abdulaziz University.
• Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering from the Royal Jordanian Academy of Aviation.

Professional Experience:

• Legal Auditor in the Compliance Department of Saudi Arabian Airlines, providing advice and guidance to ensure compliance with aviation safety standards and regulatory frameworks, including EASA, FAA, and others.
• Independent legal consultant for several law firms, advising on arbitration clauses, contract reviews, corporate governance policies, and procedures.
• Arbitrator and Mediator in Commercial Dispute Resolution at the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA) and the GCC Commercial Arbitration Center.
• Practicing Arbitrator listed at the Makkah International Center for Reconciliation and Arbitration.

Professional Achievements:

• Specialist in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRCP).
• Certified Governance, Risk, and Compliance Auditor (GRCA).
• Judicial Arbitrator and Mediator in Commercial Dispute Resolution.
• Specialist in Islamic Finance and Financial Dispute Resolution.
• Consultant in Islamic Finance.

Publications and Research:

• "Corporate Governance in Joint-Stock Companies: Separation of Management and Ownership" – Published scientific book.
• "Friendly Settlement and Governance of Settlement Clauses" – Article.
• "Extension of the Arbitration Agreement to Third Parties" – Research paper.
• "The Effect of Economic Circumstances on the Principle of Binding Contracts" – Research paper.
• "The Nature of Governance in Joint-Stock Companies" – Published research.

Areas of Specialization:

• Corporate Governance
• Risk Management
• Operational Compliance
• Financial Dispute Resolution
• Arbitration and Mediation in Financial Disputes
• Islamic Finance Law
• Commercial Arbitration
• Islamic Banking and Finance Principles
• Insurance and Shariah-compliant Financial Services

Memberships:

• Active Member of the Saudi Governance Association.
• Active Member of the Saudi Zakat Science Association.
• Former Member of the Saudi Airlines Corporate Governance Steering Committee.
• Former Member of the Strategic Risk Management Committee at Saudi Airlines.

Key Areas of Practice and Training:

• Arbitration and Mediation in Financial Disputes.
• Arbitration in Islamic Law and Saudi Legal System.
• Treasury Transactions and Arbitration.
• Islamic Finance Contracts and Sukuk Applications.
• Electronic Arbitration and Legal Frameworks.
• Shariah-compliant Financial Services and Zakat Accounting.
• Risk Management in Operations and Financial Transactions.

Turki Abed continues to contribute actively to the legal and financial sectors, advancing his expertise in governance, compliance, and dispute resolution while promoting ethical standards in Islamic finance.