Who We Are
Mission & Vision
Vision
To be the primary channel for strategic trade and investment between Saudi Arabia and Mexico.
Mission
To empower bilateral economic collaboration by enabling private sector growth, facilitating sector-specific partnerships, and driving sustainable investment and innovation across shared national priorities.
Leadership & Board Members
Dr. Bader AlBusaiyes
Chairman
Dr. Bader AlBusaiyes
Chairman
Dr. Bader AlBusaiyes is a distinguished Saudi lawyer, arbitrator, and legal consultant with over two decades of experience in the legal field. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of AlSuwaiket & AlBusaiyes Lawyers & Legal Consultants (SB), a prominent law firm based in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, established in 2006.
Dr. Bader AlBusaiyes has been appointed as the Chairman of the Saudi-Mexican Business Council, and Managing Partner – AlSuwaiket and AlBusaiyes Co.
Education and Credentials
- Ph.D. in Comparative Law from the American University of London.
- Bachelor of Law from King Saud University, Riyadh.
- Licensed Lawyer by the Saudi Ministry of Justice.
- Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), London.
- Certified Mediator by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London.
- Certified Arbitrator by the Saudi Ministry of Justice.
- Registered as a Trademark, Patent, Copyright, and Industrial Design Lawyer with the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property.
Areas of Expertise
- Corporate and Commercial Law: Contracts, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment, and legal due diligence.
- Dispute Resolution: Mediation, arbitration, and litigation, with a focus on commercial disputes.
- Sector-Specific Legal Services: Energy, oil and gas, maritime, construction, banking, insurance, and intellectual property law.
Professional Affiliations and Roles
- Member of the Saudi Bar Association.
- Delegate to the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR.
- Member of the International Bar Association (IBA).
- Approved Arbitrator at multiple arbitration centers, including:
- Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC)
- Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA)
- Abu Dhabi Global Market Arbitration Centre
- GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre (GCCCAC)
- Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)
- European Court of Arbitration – Kuwait Chapter
Leadership and Advisory Roles
- Chairman of the Saudi-Mexican Business Council at the Federation of Saudi Chambers.
- Vice Chairman of the Saudi Business Council to Latin America.
- Executive Member of the Saudi Business Council to Central Asian Countries.
Notable Collaborations
In 2024, Dr. AlBusaiyes partnered with Fichte & Co Legal, a Dubai-based law firm, to expand maritime legal services in Saudi Arabia, enhancing cross-border legal support in the Middle East.
For more information or to contact Dr. AlBusaiyes, visit: www.sbsaudilawyers.com
Khaled Al-Aboodi
Vice Chairman
Khaled Al-Aboodi
Vice Chairman
Khaled Al-Aboodi started his career in the early eighties with the Ministry of Finance and National Economy of Saudi Arabia as an Economic Researcher. After serving in various positions within the Ministry, he moved in 1995 to Washington DC to serve in the World Bank Group Board of Directors until 2000 as an Alternative Executive Director for Saudi Arabia.
After about two years in the Public Investment Fund as a senior Economist, he joined in late 2001 the Islamic Development Bank Group and served there for 17 years mostly as the CEO of ICD, the private sector arm of the Group.
In early 2018, he was appointed as the Managing Director of SALIC, the food security company of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, until late 2019.
Since 2020, Khaled Al-Aboodi has been working with a number of public and private entities as an Advisor such as the Saudi EXIM Bank and Amiral and also sits in the board and Investment committees of a number of government and private sector entities such as the Environment Fund.
Khaled Al-Aboodi has a BA in Economics from King Saud University and an MA in Economics from Northeastern University in the US.
Majed M. Sherbiny
Vice Chairman
Majed M. Sherbiny
Vice Chairman
An analytical thinker and accomplished business leader, Majed Sherbiny has over 18 years of expertise in commercial operations across the Oil & Gas, Engineering, Yachting, and Real Estate sectors. His leadership spans multiple industries, with a focus on innovation, critical thinking, and transforming challenges into opportunities.
Currently, he serves as CEO of Sherbiny, a leading industrial solutions provider in Saudi Arabia, where he oversees the company’s operations in Oil & Gas, Water & Power, Mining, and Petrochemicals. In addition, he holds key leadership roles in several international ventures, including CEO of Santocedrus Capital, a Monaco-based family office, and Chairman of Althaus Luxury Yachting, a boutique brokerage firm in Monte Carlo.
Majed is also the CEO of Asalah International Real Estate, leading large-scale real estate projects across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and Europe. He is Vice Chairman of Shahm International Holding and serves as the Honorary Consul for Hungary in Saudi Arabia.
He holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Virginia Tech and has completed executive education at the Yale School of Management. With certifications from PwC and IAPM, he combines strategic insight with operational excellence. Majed is a member of prestigious organizations such as Monaco Private Label and the American Chamber of Commerce in Saudi Arabia.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/majedsherbiny
The SAMEX Council is supported by an Executive Committee and specialized sectoral committees representing energy, logistics, agriculture, technology, and other key sectors.
Partners & Affiliates
SAMEX collaborates with key ministries, embassies, and economic development entities to ensure alignment with national priorities and to facilitate high-impact bilateral initiatives.
