About Dr. Khaled Elsaman
Dr. Khaled Abdelwahab El Saman Ibraheem is a distinguished professional with over 30 years of progressive leadership in contract administration, claims resolution, arbitration, and mega-project management across Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and UAE.
Professional Background
Distinguished professional in international arbitration and dispute resolution
Dr. Khaled Elsaman is a distinguished professional with over 30 years of progressive leadership in contract administration, claims resolution, arbitration, and mega-project management. He is a Chartered Arbitrator and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb–UK), having completed Modules 1, 2, and 3 of the joint CIArb–SCCA program.
His academic credentials include a P.PhD in Project Management from Cairo University, with a focus on AI-driven delay analysis and arbitration systems, MBA in Financial Management, and MSc in Project Management. He is certified as PMP® and PMI-RMP® from the Project Management Institute (PMI), USA.
Strategic Digital Platforms
Dr. Khaled Elsaman is the founder and operator of two innovative strategic platforms leveraging AI-driven analysis for enhanced claims management.
KFIDICS
AI-Driven FIDIC Claims Management
Digital hub for AI-driven analysis and claims management system under FIDIC Conditions of Contract, developed as part of Dr. Khaled's PhD research.
KGTPLRC128S
Saudi Procurement Law Platform
Digital hub for AI-driven analysis and claims management under Government Procurement Law – Saudi Arabia EC 128 - GTPLRC128.
Professional Excellence
Combining traditional expertise with innovative technology solutions
30+ Years
Professional Experience
FIDIC Expert
All Books Expertise
P.PhD Project Mgmt
AI Innovation
CIArb Fellow
International Recognition
Professional Timeline
Key milestones in a distinguished career
PhD in Project Management
Completed PhD from Cairo University with focus on AI-driven delay analysis and arbitration systems (KFIDICS).
Contracts Manager - WSP Company
Leading contract management for Jeddah Municipality rainwater drainage program projects.
Contracts & Claims Manager - Worley Parsons
Program Management Office (PMO) for Jeddah Municipality Storm Water Drainage programs.
FAST Riyadh Metro Consortium
Contracts & Commercial Manager for $7.82 billion Riyadh Metro Project Lines 4, 5 and 6.
Saudi Oger Joint Venture
Contracts & Claims Manager for major infrastructure projects including Haramain High Speed Railway.
Early Career - USAID Projects
Project Control Engineer for construction education and health projects worth $200 million.
Key Achievements
Notable accomplishments and innovations
KFIDICS Platform Development
Developed AI-driven digital hub for claims management under FIDIC contracts as part of PhD research
KGTPLRC128S Platform Development
Created AI-driven platform for Saudi Government Procurement Law compliance
Riyadh Metro Project Success
Successfully managed contracts for $7.82 billion metro project
30+ Years Professional Excellence
Over 30 years of progressive leadership in project and contract management
Areas of Expertise
Specialized knowledge across multiple domains
Professional Affiliations
Memberships and certifications with leading institutions
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
Fellow (Fellowship 6115062)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMP® & RMP® Certified
Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers
TAQEEM Certified (1220003633)
Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration
SCCA Listed Arbitrator
Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers
Certified Consultant Engineer
Saudi Council of Engineers
Member