Muhammad Rubeel Ali, MCIArb's Recent LinkedIn Posts

With all due respect to FIDIC: FIDIC is not legislation. And it is certainly not scripture. FIDIC pioneered some of the most influential contract suites in construction. But its clauses do not operate in isolation. They remain subject to: 1) The Contract Agreement. 2) The Particular Conditions. 3) The document hi…

A sincere note to Pakistani professionals considering Saudi Arabia. Please do not come to Saudi Arabia assuming you will find a job right after arrival. The market is highly competitive, and many good professionals are already searching. Without an offer, savings disappear quickly. Visa, Flights, accommodation…

The dispute clause is usually the last clause negotiated. And the first one everyone reads when the relationship collapses. I have seen contracts say only: “Disputes shall be resolved by arbitration.” That is not enough. - Which institution? - Which rules? - What seat? - What language? - One arbitrator or…

With all due respect to FIDIC: FIDIC is not legislation. And it is certainly not scripture. FIDIC pioneered some of the most influential contract suites in construction. But its clauses do not operate in isolation. They remain subject to: 1) The Contract Agreement. 2) The Particular Conditions. 3) The document hi…

A missing BOQ scope once became an SAR 8.4 million problem. The most expensive contract issue is often the one nobody priced before signature. On one project I worked on, an ICT system was mentioned in the Employer’s Requirements, however: • But it was not properly captured in the BOQ. • It was not fully covered i…

The dispute clause is usually the last clause negotiated. And the first one everyone reads when the relationship collapses. I have seen contracts say only: “Disputes shall be resolved by arbitration.” That is not enough. - Which institution? - Which rules? - What seat? - What language? - One arbitrator or…