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Ms. Sabrina is the first Arabic-speaking, Chinese-qualified lawyer to practice in Saudi Arabia. Since her initial admission to the Chinese bar in 2015, she has accumulated a decade of legal experience marked by a strong international orientation. Her academic background spans both China and the United Kingdom, and she has spent the past five years practicing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This unique combination of qualifications and cross-border experience enables her to adeptly navigate the legal and cultural nuances across Civil Law, Common Law, and Sharia Law systems. She possesses extensive experience in managing construction-related disputes within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, representing major companies across sectors including Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Electricity, and Infrastructure. Her work has involved navigating highly complex contractual arrangements, where she has demonstrated a deep understanding of both the technical intricacies of the agreements and their interpretation under Sharia law—a critical aspect in the region. She has represented large-scale multinational corporations and continues to provide strategic legal counsel on disputes, operations, and regulatory compliance across the Middle East. Over the past decade, the region has witnessed rapid economic transformation driven by national efforts to diversify beyond oil-dependent models. This evolving landscape has offered Ms. Sabrina a unique vantage point to observe and engage with emerging legal and commercial trends, particularly in sectors undergoing reform and expansion. Renowned for her ability to bridge legal and cultural divides, she brings invaluable practical experience and a cross-border perspective to complex legal and international arbitration matters throughout the MENA region and beyond. Her work often involves interpreting contractual obligations not only in light of their technical complexity but also through the lens of Sharia law, which governs many aspects of commercial and dispute resolution frameworks in the region. She actively participated in the 2025 ICC Asia Pacific Conference on International Arbitration and was invited to serve as a consultant to the Arbitration Committee Co-Chairs for the 2026 Annual IBA Arbitration Day Conference in Abu Dhabi. Ms. Sabrina currently serves as a Partner at Abdulaziz Bin Ali & Partners Law Firm, a boutique practice known for its expertise in corporate law, dispute resolution, and regulatory advisory in Saudi Arabia. The firm has earned recognition for its role in high-profile commercial and arbitration matters, contributing to the region’s legal development. In her role, Ms. Sabrina continues to advise on complex cross-border issues, leveraging her deep understanding of both international and Sharia law frameworks.