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Ruba Gharabeih
Non-Testifying Expert
- BSc Civil Engineering – Jordan University of Science and Technology.
- LLM/MSc Construction Law & Arbitration – Ongoing.
- Certified Class A Arbitrator – Federation of Arab Engineers.
- MCIOB – Chartered Construction Manager, Chartered Institute of Building.
- ACIArb – Associate, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
- PMP – Project Management Professional.
- Chartered Expert – Jordanian Arbitrators Association.
- Member – ArbitralWomen Organisation, Jordan Engineers Association.
Expert Highlights
- 18+ years’ experience in the construction industry across the Middle East and Gulf.
- Associate Director with expertise in contract administration, claims, and expert witness support.
- Assisted Party and Tribunal Appointed Expert Witnesses on multi-million-dollar disputes across power, oil & gas, airports, and mixed-use projects.
- Skilled in managing and chairing claims workshops and developing high-level delay analyses.
- Certified Class A Arbitrator and Chartered Expert in Jordan.
Testifying Experience
- Supported Party Appointed Experts on arbitrations across the Middle East (quantum and delay).
- Independent third-party reviewer for disputes in Egypt, Jordan, and UAE.
- Experienced in drafting expert reports, peer reviews, and contractual advisory submissions.
Specialisms
- Quantum and delay analysis
- Contractual advisory and claims management
- Extension of time (EoT) and disruption claims
- Forensic support for arbitration and litigation
- Contract drafting, peer reviews, expert report support
Sector Experience
- Roads & Highways
- Airports & Ports
- Rail
- Energy & Utilities
- Oil & Gas
- Mega Projects
- International projects
- Bridges & Tunnels
Regional Experience
- Middle East (Jordan, Qatar, UAE, KSA, Oman, Kuwait, Iraq, Palestine)
- North Africa (Egypt, Algeria)
- Asia (Hong Kong, Philippines, Kazakhstan)
- Europe (Slovakia – earlier career links)