Ibrahem alsiwelem
Riyadh
Summary
Trusted advisor with strong leadership in administrative and supervisory roles, combined with expertise in managing diverse cases. Specialized in commercial and labor law, he brings 20 years of experience in professional legal advisory, strategic decision-making, and organizational management
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Assistant Legal Consultant
The General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT)
11.2023 - Current
GAFT shall be concerned with all duties and work related to developing policies and strategies of foreign trade in coordination and alignment with the public and private sectors; representing the Kingdom in regional and international organizations and forums related to foreign trade.
Legal Advisor and General Supervisor of the Legal Library
Ministry of Commerce
05.2009 - 11.2023
- Provides legal consultations regarding all Ministry documentation from its departments and branches (in particular, companies, commercial records, trademarks and commercial agencies departments)
- Performs verifications regarding panel resolutions related to the Commercial Fraud Committee
- Secretary of the Dispute Resolution Settlement Committee for Commercial Papers (main duties included authentication of pleadings against Committee resolutions)
- Acting Representative of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to the Bureau of Experts 'Saudi Royal Court' on the drafting of Saudi national laws (in particular the draft Automobile and Motorcycle Club law)
- Litigations
- Attending meetings at the bureau of experts at the council of ministers
- Legal Advice
- Review contracts and Agreements
- Legal representative of Ministry Commerce In the commercial court
- Prosecutor the administrative court
- The Dispute Resolution Settlement Committee for Commercial of companies, business names and holders of business licenses
Legal Adviser
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
03.2008 - 06.2009
- Legal advisor and researcher for the Undersecretary of Legal Affairs at the Ministry
- Provides legal consultations regarding all Ministry documentation from its departments and branches (in particular, companies, commercial records, trademarks and commercial agencies departments)
Secretary of the Dispute Resolution Settlement Com
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
02.2007 - 02.2008
- Main duties included authentication of pleadings against Committee resolutions
Administrative Officer
General Organization for Grain Silos
11.2001 - 01.2007
- Administrative work
Education
Diploma - International Trade and Finance
King Abdulaziz University
Master - Comparative Law
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TexasIntensive English Program (IEP) - undefined
English Diploma - undefined
Institute Of Public Administration
Bachelor degree - Law
King Saud University
Applied Diploma - Computer Science
College of Teachers Community Service & Continuous Education
Investigation and Proof - Islamic Law
Imam Mohammad Bin Saud University
Skills
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Credential – Valid until 2028
- PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) Credential – Valid until 2029
- Arbitrator Certification – Ministry of Justice, Saudi Arabia
- Prosecutor Certification
- Commercial Mediation Certification – SCCA Services
- Certified Trainer – TVTC
- Member of the Saudi Society for Governance
Certification
Commercial Strategies in Arab Countries, Islamic Development Bank 'IDB', Muscat, Oman.
Accomplishments
- Ministry of Commerce website project.
- Establish manage law knowledge.
- Setting up an electronic law library.
Additional Information
Ministry of Commerce
The Assistant Agency for Legal Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce certifies that Counselor/ Ibrahem bin Mohammed Al-Siwelem, holder of national ID number (1037824073), is one of the staff members of the Assistant Agency for Legal Affairs. He has undertaken several tasks during his tenure at the Ministry of Commerce from 1/2/1438H to 20/2/1445H, which include:
1. Supervising the implementation and development of the electronic legal library at the Ministry of Commerce.
2. Providing and preparing legal consultations.
3. Participating in the review of the Companies Law.
4. Serving as a member of the investigation committee and signing penalties for violations of trade names.
5. Representing the Ministry of Commerce before administrative courts (Board of Grievances), including primary, appellate, and supreme courts.
6. Representing the Ministry of Commerce before commercial courts, including primary, appellate, and supreme courts.
7. Former member of the Commercial Paper Dispute Resolution Office in Riyadh.
8. Legal advisor and secretary of the appellate legal committee for reviewing decisions issued by the Commercial Paper Dispute Resolution Offices.
9. Representing the Ministry of Commerce in projects under the Ministry of Commerce at the Experts Authority.
10. Representing the Ministry of Commerce in the postal system.
11. Chairman and participating member in several investigation and disciplinary committees at the Ministry of Commerce.
12. Participating in the "Creating the Consultant" initiative at the Ministry of Commerce to train employees and recent graduates.
13. Developing and overseeing the regulations and laws page on the Ministry of Commerce website.
14. Participating in several meetings of the legal administration of branches of the Ministry of Commerce.
15. Preparing and reviewing reports for the Commercial Policy Review Authority.
16. Representing the Ministry of Commerce in meetings held at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva, Switzerland.
Representing the Ministry of Commerce and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in meetings held at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Vienna, Austria.
17. Participating in the update of the Ministry of Commerce’s identity.
18. Transferring knowledge and collaborating with legal departments at the Ministry of Media.
19. Transferring knowledge to the legal departments at the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property.
At his request, this certificate is issued without any responsibility.
Assistant Undersecretary for Legal Affairs
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Timeline
Assistant Legal Consultant
The General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT)
11.2023 - Current
Legal Advisor and General Supervisor of the Legal Library
Ministry of Commerce
05.2009 - 11.2023
Legal Adviser
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
03.2008 - 06.2009
Secretary of the Dispute Resolution Settlement Com
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
02.2007 - 02.2008
Administrative Officer
General Organization for Grain Silos
11.2001 - 01.2007
Master - Comparative Law
Southern Methodist University
Intensive English Program (IEP) - undefined
English Diploma - undefined
Institute Of Public Administration
Bachelor degree - Law
King Saud University
Applied Diploma - Computer Science
College of Teachers Community Service & Continuous Education
Investigation and Proof - Islamic Law
Imam Mohammad Bin Saud University
Diploma - International Trade and Finance
King Abdulaziz University
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