Over 30 Years Resolving What Others Cannot.
Dr. Khalid Shuhail is one of the UAE's most experienced certified engineering arbitrators — accredited by all UAE courts and major arbitration centers since 1983, with a career built on precision, impartiality, and deep technical authority.
Years in Engineering Arbitration
First Accreditation by UAE Courts
Dubai Courts Excellence Award
Authority Built Over Decades
Since 1983, Dr. Khalid Abdullah Shuhail has served as a certified engineering expert and arbitrator before all UAE courts — handling disputes related to construction, real estate, structural defects, and estate matters. His rare combination of hands-on engineering experience and deep knowledge of arbitration law makes him one of the most sought-after figures in the field across the UAE and GCC.
The Human Side
What sets Dr. Khalid apart is not only his technical depth, but his ability to see beyond the dispute. In every case — whether a structural defect, a contract claim, or an estate matter — he approaches the parties with clarity and fairness, ensuring that every voice is heard and every argument is weighed on its merits. His role, as he sees it, is not to take sides, but to restore trust in a process where both parties deserve justice.
The Vision
Dr. Khalid’s vision extends beyond individual cases. As Chairman of the Arbitration Committee at the UAE Engineers Association, he has long championed the reform and development of engineering arbitration as a discipline — training new arbitrators, proposing updated procedures, and collaborating with government bodies to raise the standard of technical expertise in the UAE’s legal system. For him, arbitration is not just a profession — it is a responsibility to the built environment and the people who depend on it.
Arbitration & Expert Services
⚖️ Engineering Arbitration
Certified arbitration for construction and real estate disputes before UAE courts and international arbitration centers — with binding, expert-backed rulings.
🏗️ Engineering Expert Testimony
Accredited expert witness services for civil, commercial, and criminal cases involving construction, infrastructure, and structural engineering matters.
📋 Contract Dispute Resolution
Specialized expertise in FIDIC contracts — advising on claims management, contract interpretation, and dispute avoidance strategies.
🎓 Arbitration Training
Delivering certified training courses for engineers, lawyers, and court experts through the UAE Engineers Association, Dubai Courts, and major arbitration centers.
🏛️ Mediation & Conciliation
Neutral mediation services for parties seeking amicable settlement of engineering and construction disputes outside of formal court proceedings.
FAQs
Dr. Khalid handles a wide range of engineering and construction disputes, including structural defects, contractor-client conflicts, FIDIC contract claims, real estate disputes, delayed project settlements, and estate matters related to property. He is accredited to handle cases before all UAE courts and major arbitration centers.
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FIDIC contracts are internationally recognized standard agreements widely used in construction and infrastructure projects. Dr. Khalid is one of the UAE’s leading specialists in FIDIC contract disputes — he has lectured at FIDIC conferences across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, and has authored a dedicated book on the subject published in 2025.