{"id":1030,"date":"2026-03-27T13:32:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T13:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/attorney.sa\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T16:29:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T16:29:19","slug":"foreign-investment-lawyer-khobar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/attorney.sa\/ar\/foreign-investment-lawyer-khobar\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0645\u062d\u0627\u0645\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0633\u062a\u062b\u0645\u0627\u0631 \u0627\u0644\u0623\u062c\u0646\u0628\u064a \u0628\u0627\u0644\u062e\u0628\u0631"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1030\" class=\"elementor elementor-1030\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78edfe6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"78edfe6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7e35dc elementor-widget 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<\/svg>\r\n      <span class=\"geo-hero-badge-text\">Al Khobar \u00b7 Eastern Province \u00b7 Saudi Arabia<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- H1 -->\r\n    <h1 class=\"geo-hero-h1\">\r\n      Foreign Investment Lawyer<br>\r\n      <span class=\"gold\">in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia<\/span>\r\n    <\/h1>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Subtitle -->\r\n    <p class=\"geo-hero-subtitle\">\r\n      Saad A. Alabbasi Law Firm is based in Al Khobar, Eastern Province \u2014 advising foreign investors and international companies on MISA licensing, company formation, and dispute resolution under Saudi law. Over 15 years of practice. Direct access to senior counsel.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <!-- CTAs -->\r\n    <div class=\"geo-hero-actions\">\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/saadaaw\/30min\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"geo-hero-btn-primary\">\r\n        Book Free Consultation\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M9 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n      <a href=\"\/practice-areas\/foreign-investment-law\/\" class=\"geo-hero-btn-secondary\">\r\n        View Foreign Investment Services\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Trust bar -->\r\n    <div class=\"geo-hero-trust\">\r\n      <div class=\"geo-hero-trust-item\">\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M9 12.75L11.25 15 15 9.75m-3-7.036A11.959 11.959 0 013.598 6 11.99 11.99 0 003 9.749c0 5.592 3.824 10.29 9 11.623 5.176-1.332 9-6.03 9-11.622 0-1.31-.21-2.571-.598-3.751h-.152c-3.196 0-6.1-1.248-8.25-3.285z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <span class=\"geo-hero-trust-text\">Licensed \u2014 Saudi Bar Association<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"geo-hero-trust-item\">\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M15 10.5a3 3 0 1 1-6 0 3 3 0 0 1 6 0Z\"\/><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M19.5 10.5c0 7.142-7.5 11.25-7.5 11.25S4.5 17.642 4.5 10.5a7.5 7.5 0 1 1 15 0Z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <span class=\"geo-hero-trust-text\">Office in Al Khobar, King Fahd Road<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"geo-hero-trust-item\">\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M12 6v6h4.5m4.5 0a9 9 0 1 1-18 0 9 9 0 0 1 18 0Z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <span class=\"geo-hero-trust-text\">15+ years of legal practice in KSA<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"geo-hero-trust-item\">\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path 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font-weight: 700;\r\n  color: #004D40;\r\n  margin: 0 0 6px 0;\r\n  line-height: 1.3;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-why-block-text {\r\n  font-size: 14px;\r\n  color: #4a5568;\r\n  line-height: 1.75;\r\n  margin: 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-why-block-text strong {\r\n  color: #004D40;\r\n  font-weight: 600;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Responsive *\/\r\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n  .khobar-why-title { font-size: 28px; }\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 480px) {\r\n  .khobar-why-title { font-size: 24px; }\r\n  .khobar-stat-number { font-size: 28px; }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"khobar-why-section\">\r\n  <div class=\"khobar-why-container\">\r\n\r\n    <!-- Header -->\r\n    <div class=\"khobar-why-header\">\r\n      <div class=\"khobar-why-label\">\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M15 10.5a3 3 0 1 1-6 0 3 3 0 0 1 6 0Z\"\/><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M19.5 10.5c0 7.142-7.5 11.25-7.5 11.25S4.5 17.642 4.5 10.5a7.5 7.5 0 1 1 15 0Z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <span class=\"khobar-why-label-text\">Eastern Province<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <h2 class=\"khobar-why-title\">\r\n        Why Al Khobar is a Gateway\r\n        <span class=\"line2\">for Foreign Investment in Saudi Arabia<\/span>\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n      <div class=\"khobar-why-title-underline\"><\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"khobar-why-intro\">\r\n        Al Khobar sits at the commercial heart of Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province \u2014 the Kingdom's wealthiest region, home to its oil infrastructure, heavy industry, and a rapidly expanding non-oil economy under Vision 2030. For foreign investors, it is one of the most strategically important entry points into the Saudi market.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Two-column grid -->\r\n    <div class=\"khobar-why-grid\">\r\n\r\n      <!-- Left column: stats + community block -->\r\n      <div class=\"khobar-left-column\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- 4 stat cards -->\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-stats\">\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-stat-card\">\r\n            <div class=\"khobar-stat-number\">#1<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"khobar-stat-label\">Wealthiest region in Saudi Arabia<\/div>\r\n            <p class=\"khobar-stat-desc\">The Eastern Province generates the majority of Saudi Arabia's GDP through oil, gas, and industrial activity.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-stat-card\">\r\n            <div class=\"khobar-stat-number\">30km<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"khobar-stat-label\">From King Fahd Causeway to Bahrain<\/div>\r\n            <p class=\"khobar-stat-desc\">Proximity to Bahrain makes Al Khobar a natural base for companies operating across the Gulf.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-stat-card\">\r\n            <div class=\"khobar-stat-number\">4<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"khobar-stat-label\">Major industrial cities nearby<\/div>\r\n            <p class=\"khobar-stat-desc\">Jubail, Dammam, Dhahran, and Ras Al Khair \u2014 all within the Eastern Province investment corridor.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-stat-card\">\r\n            <div class=\"khobar-stat-number\">15+<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"khobar-stat-label\">Years our firm has practised here<\/div>\r\n            <p class=\"khobar-stat-desc\">Saad A. Alabbasi Law Firm has been based in Al Khobar since its founding \u2014 not a branch, our home office.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- Community block fills remaining space -->\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-community-block\">\r\n          <h3 class=\"khobar-community-title\">An Established International Business Community<\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"khobar-community-text\">Al Khobar has one of the most established international business communities in the Kingdom, with a long history of hosting expatriate professionals, multinational offices, and cross-border commercial relationships. This environment creates a steady flow of <strong>foreign investment disputes, cross-border contract issues, and enforcement matters<\/strong> \u2014 all areas our firm handles regularly before Saudi courts and arbitral tribunals in the Eastern Province.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Right column: 3 context blocks -->\r\n      <div class=\"khobar-why-content\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-why-block\">\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-why-block-icon\">\r\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M3.75 13.5l10.5-11.25L12 10.5h8.25L9.75 21.75 12 13.5H3.75z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-why-block-body\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"khobar-why-block-title\">The ARAMCO Ecosystem<\/h3>\r\n            <p class=\"khobar-why-block-text\">Saudi Aramco's global headquarters sits in Dhahran, minutes from Al Khobar. This creates a vast commercial ecosystem of <strong>international suppliers, contractors, technology providers, and service companies<\/strong> \u2014 many of which require MISA licensing, joint venture structures, and commercial contracts governed by Saudi law. Our firm has extensive experience advising companies entering this ecosystem.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-why-block\">\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-why-block-icon\">\r\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M2.25 21h19.5m-18-18v18m10.5-18v18m6-13.5V21M6.75 6.75h.75m-.75 3h.75m-.75 3h.75m3-6h.75m-.75 3h.75m-.75 3h.75M6.75 21v-3.375c0-.621.504-1.125 1.125-1.125h2.25c.621 0 1.125.504 1.125 1.125V21M3 3h12m-.75 4.5H21m-3.75 3.75h.008v.008h-.008v-.008zm0 3h.008v.008h-.008v-.008zm0 3h.008v.008h-.008v-.008z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-why-block-body\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"khobar-why-block-title\">Jubail Industrial City<\/h3>\r\n            <p class=\"khobar-why-block-text\">Jubail \u2014 the world's largest industrial city \u2014 lies 100km north of Al Khobar and is managed by the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu. Foreign manufacturers, chemical companies, and engineering firms establishing facilities in Jubail require <strong>RCJY licensing alongside MISA approval<\/strong>, specialised employment contracts, and operational legal frameworks tailored to the industrial city environment.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-why-block\">\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-why-block-icon\">\r\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 18.75a1.5 1.5 0 01-3 0m3 0a1.5 1.5 0 00-3 0m3 0h6m-9 0H3.375a1.125 1.125 0 01-1.125-1.125V14.25m17.25 4.5a1.5 1.5 0 01-3 0m3 0a1.5 1.5 0 00-3 0m3 0h1.125c.621 0 1.129-.504 1.09-1.124a17.902 17.902 0 00-3.213-9.193 2.056 2.056 0 00-1.58-.86H14.25M16.5 18.75h-2.25m0-11.177v-.958c0-.568-.422-1.048-.987-1.106a48.554 48.554 0 00-10.026 0 1.106 1.106 0 00-.987 1.106v7.635m12-6.677v6.677m0 4.5v-4.5m0 0h-12\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-why-block-body\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"khobar-why-block-title\">Eastern Province as a Logistics Hub<\/h3>\r\n            <p class=\"khobar-why-block-text\">King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam is Saudi Arabia's largest seaport on the Gulf coast. Combined with King Fahd International Airport and direct road access to Bahrain, the Eastern Province handles a significant share of the Kingdom's import and export activity. <strong>Foreign logistics operators, freight companies, and supply chain businesses<\/strong> frequently base their Saudi operations in Al Khobar to leverage this infrastructure.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dd0d54 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4dd0d54\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1d589e elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c1d589e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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stroke-width: 2;\r\n  transition: transform 0.3s ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-service-link:hover svg {\r\n  transform: translateX(4px);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Bottom note *\/\r\n.khobar-services-note {\r\n  background: #004D40;\r\n  border-radius: 14px;\r\n  padding: 32px 40px;\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  align-items: center;\r\n  justify-content: space-between;\r\n  gap: 24px;\r\n  flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-services-note-text {\r\n  flex: 1;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-services-note-title {\r\n  font-size: 19px;\r\n  font-weight: 700;\r\n  color: #ffffff;\r\n  margin: 0 0 6px 0;\r\n  line-height: 1.3;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-services-note-sub {\r\n  font-size: 14px;\r\n  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);\r\n  margin: 0;\r\n  line-height: 1.6;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-services-note-btn {\r\n  display: inline-flex;\r\n  align-items: center;\r\n  gap: 8px;\r\n  background: #C9A46E;\r\n  color: #ffffff !important;\r\n  text-decoration: none !important;\r\n  padding: 13px 28px;\r\n  border-radius: 8px;\r\n  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 .khobar-services-title { font-size: 24px; }\r\n  .khobar-service-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\r\n  .khobar-service-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"khobar-services-section\">\r\n  <div class=\"khobar-services-container\">\r\n\r\n    <!-- Header -->\r\n    <div class=\"khobar-services-header\">\r\n      <h2 class=\"khobar-services-title\">\r\n        Foreign Investment Legal Services\r\n        <span class=\"line2\">in Al Khobar &amp; the Eastern Province<\/span>\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n      <div class=\"khobar-services-underline\"><\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"khobar-services-subtitle\">\r\n        Every service below is delivered from our Al Khobar office \u2014 with direct knowledge of the Eastern Province regulatory environment, local court practice, and the commercial realities facing foreign investors in the region.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Services list -->\r\n    <div class=\"khobar-services-list\">\r\n\r\n      <!-- Service 1: MISA Licensing -->\r\n      <div class=\"khobar-service-row\">\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-service-icon\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M19.5 14.25v-2.625a3.375 3.375 0 00-3.375-3.375h-1.5A1.125 1.125 0 0113.5 7.125v-1.5a3.375 3.375 0 00-3.375-3.375H8.25m0 12.75h7.5m-7.5 3H12M10.5 2.25H5.625c-.621 0-1.125.504-1.125 1.125v17.25c0 .621.504 1.125 1.125 1.125h12.75c.621 0 1.125-.504 1.125-1.125V11.25a9 9 0 00-9-9z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-service-body\">\r\n          <h3 class=\"khobar-service-title\">MISA Licensing for Foreign Investors in Al Khobar<\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"khobar-service-desc\">Obtaining a foreign investment license from the Ministry of Investment (MISA) is the mandatory first step for any foreign-owned company operating in Saudi Arabia. Our Al Khobar office manages the entire licensing process \u2014 from activity classification and documentation to submission, follow-up, and resolution of any queries or rejections from MISA. We also handle <strong>amendments to existing MISA licenses<\/strong> when companies expand their activities or change their ownership structure in the Eastern Province.<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-service-tags\">\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-service-tag\">MISA application<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-service-tag\">Activity classification<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-service-tag\">License amendments<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-service-tag\">Ownership approvals<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <a href=\"\/misa-license-saudi-arabia\/\" class=\"khobar-service-link\">\r\n          Learn more\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M9 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Service 2: Company Formation -->\r\n      <div class=\"khobar-service-row\">\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-service-icon\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M3.75 21h16.5M4.5 3h15M5.25 3v18m13.5-18v18M9 6.75h1.5m-1.5 3h1.5m-1.5 3h1.5m3-6H15m-1.5 3H15m-1.5 3H15M9 21v-3.375c0-.621.504-1.125 1.125-1.125h3.75c.621 0 1.125.504 1.125 1.125V21\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-service-body\">\r\n          <h3 class=\"khobar-service-title\">Company Formation in Al Khobar<\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"khobar-service-desc\">We assist foreign investors in establishing <strong>LLCs, JSCs, branch offices, and representative offices<\/strong> in Al Khobar and across the Eastern Province. Our work covers the full formation process: Articles of Association, Commercial Registration with the Ministry of Commerce, Chamber of Commerce registration, GOSI and ZATCA enrollment, and ongoing corporate compliance. For companies entering the ARAMCO supply chain or Jubail Industrial City, we advise on the additional licensing requirements specific to those environments.<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-service-tags\">\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-service-tag\">LLC formation<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-service-tag\">Branch offices<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-service-tag\">Articles of Association<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-service-tag\">CR registration<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-service-tag\">GOSI \u00b7 ZATCA<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <a href=\"\/practice-areas\/company-law-corporate-advisory\/\" class=\"khobar-service-link\">\r\n          Learn more\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M9 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Service 3: Commercial Contracts -->\r\n      <div class=\"khobar-service-row\">\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-service-icon\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M9 12h3.75M9 15h3.75M9 18h3.75m3 .75H18a2.25 2.25 0 002.25-2.25V6.108c0-1.135-.845-2.098-1.976-2.192a48.424 48.424 0 00-1.123-.08m-5.801 0c-.065.21-.1.433-.1.664 0 .414.336.75.75.75h4.5a.75.75 0 00.75-.75 2.25 2.25 0 00-.1-.664m-5.8 0A2.251 2.251 0 0113.5 2.25H15c1.012 0 1.867.668 2.15 1.586m-5.8 0c-.376.023-.75.05-1.124.08C9.095 4.01 8.25 4.973 8.25 6.108V8.25m0 0H4.875c-.621 0-1.125.504-1.125 1.125v11.25c0 .621.504 1.125 1.125 1.125h9.75c.621 0 1.125-.504 1.125-1.125V9.375c0-.621-.504-1.125-1.125-1.125H8.25zM6.75 12h.008v.008H6.75V12zm0 3h.008v.008H6.75V15zm0 3h.008v.008H6.75V18z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-service-body\">\r\n          <h3 class=\"khobar-service-title\">Commercial Contracts for Eastern Province Operations<\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"khobar-service-desc\">Foreign companies operating in the Eastern Province rely on enforceable commercial contracts to protect their interests in supply relationships, joint ventures, service agreements, and construction projects. We draft and negotiate <strong>EPC contracts, supply and distribution agreements, technology licensing arrangements, and joint venture agreements<\/strong> \u2014 all structured in compliance with Saudi law and the specific requirements of industrial and energy sector procurement in the Eastern Province.<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-service-tags\">\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-service-tag\">EPC contracts<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-service-tag\">JV agreements<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-service-tag\">Supply agreements<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-service-tag\">Technology licensing<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <a href=\"\/practice-areas\/business-law-commercial-law-services\/\" class=\"khobar-service-link\">\r\n          Learn more\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M9 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Service 4: Dispute Resolution -->\r\n      <div class=\"khobar-service-row\">\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-service-icon\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M12 3v17.25m0 0c-1.472 0-2.882.265-4.185.75M12 20.25c1.472 0 2.882.265 4.185.75M18.75 4.97A48.416 48.416 0 0012 4.5c-2.291 0-4.545.16-6.75.47m13.5 0c1.01.143 2.01.317 3 .52m-3-.52 2.62 10.726c.122.499-.106 1.028-.589 1.202a5.988 5.988 0 01-2.031.352 5.988 5.988 0 01-2.031-.352c-.483-.174-.711-.703-.59-1.202L18.75 4.971Zm-16.5.52c.99-.203 1.99-.377 3-.52m0 0 2.62 10.726c.122.499-.106 1.028-.589 1.202a5.989 5.989 0 01-2.031.352 5.989 5.989 0 01-2.031-.352c-.483-.174-.711-.703-.59-1.202L5.25 4.971Z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-service-body\">\r\n          <h3 class=\"khobar-service-title\">Dispute Resolution &amp; Litigation in the Eastern Province<\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"khobar-service-desc\">When commercial disputes arise in the Eastern Province, foreign investors need local counsel who understands both Saudi court procedure and the specific commercial context of the region. We represent clients before the <strong>Dammam Commercial Court, the Board of Grievances Eastern Province branch, and Saudi arbitral tribunals<\/strong> including the SCCA. Our dispute resolution practice covers contract disputes, joint venture breakdowns, MISA-related regulatory disputes, and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in the Eastern Province.<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-service-tags\">\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-service-tag\">Dammam Commercial Court<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-service-tag\">SCCA arbitration<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-service-tag\">Award enforcement<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-service-tag\">Regulatory disputes<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <a href=\"\/practice-areas\/commercial-litigation-law\/\" class=\"khobar-service-link\">\r\n          Learn more\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M9 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Service 5: Regulatory Compliance -->\r\n      <div class=\"khobar-service-row\">\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-service-icon\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M9 12.75L11.25 15 15 9.75m-3-7.036A11.959 11.959 0 013.598 6 11.99 11.99 0 003 9.749c0 5.592 3.824 10.29 9 11.623 5.176-1.332 9-6.03 9-11.622 0-1.31-.21-2.571-.598-3.751h-.152c-3.196 0-6.1-1.248-8.25-3.285z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-service-body\">\r\n          <h3 class=\"khobar-service-title\">Regulatory Compliance for Foreign Companies in Khobar<\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"khobar-service-desc\">Saudi Arabia's regulatory environment is continuously evolving under Vision 2030, and foreign companies in the Eastern Province face ongoing compliance requirements across multiple government bodies. We advise on <strong>ZATCA tax and Zakat obligations, Saudization (Nitaqat) compliance, MODON industrial city requirements, sector-specific licensing renewals, and annual MISA reporting<\/strong> \u2014 ensuring foreign investors remain in good standing with Saudi authorities throughout their operations in Al Khobar and the Eastern Province.<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-service-tags\">\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-service-tag\">ZATCA compliance<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-service-tag\">Saudization<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-service-tag\">MODON requirements<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-service-tag\">License renewals<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <a href=\"\/practice-areas\/administrative-law\/\" class=\"khobar-service-link\">\r\n          Learn more\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M9 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Bottom CTA note -->\r\n    <div class=\"khobar-services-note\">\r\n      <div class=\"khobar-services-note-text\">\r\n        <p class=\"khobar-services-note-title\">Need legal support for your Eastern Province operations?<\/p>\r\n        <p class=\"khobar-services-note-sub\">Our Al Khobar office is available for in-person meetings or remote consultations \u2014 free for the first 30 minutes.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/saadaaw\/30min\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"khobar-services-note-btn\">\r\n        Book Free Consultation\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M9 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ea5872 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3ea5872\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95e93d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"95e93d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n\/* Industries Section \u2014 Eastern Province *\/\r\n.khobar-industries-section {\r\n  padding: 42px 0;\r\n  background: #ffffff;\r\n  position: relative;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-industries-container {\r\n  max-width: 1200px;\r\n  margin: 0 auto;\r\n  padding: 0 20px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Header *\/\r\n.khobar-industries-header {\r\n  text-align: center;\r\n  margin-bottom: 52px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-industries-title {\r\n  font-size: 36px;\r\n  font-weight: 700;\r\n  color: #004D40;\r\n  margin: 0 0 16px 0;\r\n  line-height: 1.2;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-industries-title .line2 {\r\n  display: block;\r\n  color: #C9A46E;\r\n  margin-top: 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.khobar-industry-icon {\r\n  background: rgba(201, 164, 110, 0.15);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-industry-icon svg {\r\n  width: 24px;\r\n  height: 24px;\r\n  stroke: #004D40;\r\n  fill: none;\r\n  stroke-width: 1.5;\r\n  transition: stroke 0.3s ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-industry-card:hover .khobar-industry-icon svg {\r\n  stroke: #C9A46E;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Text *\/\r\n.khobar-industry-name {\r\n  font-size: 15px;\r\n  font-weight: 700;\r\n  color: #004D40;\r\n  margin: 0;\r\n  line-height: 1.3;\r\n  transition: color 0.3s ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-industry-card:hover .khobar-industry-name {\r\n  color: #C9A46E;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-industry-desc {\r\n  font-size: 13px;\r\n  color: #6b7280;\r\n  line-height: 1.65;\r\n  margin: 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-industry-desc strong {\r\n  color: #004D40;\r\n  font-weight: 600;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Eastern Province callout *\/\r\n.khobar-industries-callout {\r\n  background: #f4f9f7;\r\n  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 77, 64, 0.1);\r\n  border-left: 4px solid #C9A46E;\r\n  border-radius: 12px;\r\n  padding: 24px 32px;\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  align-items: flex-start;\r\n  gap: 16px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-industries-callout-icon {\r\n  width: 40px;\r\n  height: 40px;\r\n  background: rgba(201, 164, 110, 0.1);\r\n  border-radius: 8px;\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  align-items: center;\r\n  justify-content: center;\r\n  flex-shrink: 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-industries-callout-icon svg {\r\n  width: 20px;\r\n  height: 20px;\r\n  stroke: #C9A46E;\r\n  fill: none;\r\n  stroke-width: 1.5;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-industries-callout-body {\r\n  flex: 1;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-industries-callout-title {\r\n  font-size: 16px;\r\n  font-weight: 700;\r\n  color: #004D40;\r\n  margin: 0 0 8px 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-industries-callout-text {\r\n  font-size: 14px;\r\n  color: #4a5568;\r\n  line-height: 1.75;\r\n  margin: 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-industries-callout-text strong {\r\n  color: #004D40;\r\n  font-weight: 600;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-industries-callout-text a {\r\n  color: #004D40;\r\n  font-weight: 600;\r\n  text-decoration: underline;\r\n  text-underline-offset: 3px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-industries-callout-text a:hover {\r\n  color: #C9A46E;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Responsive *\/\r\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n  .khobar-industries-title { font-size: 28px; }\r\n  .khobar-industries-callout { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; padding: 20px 20px; }\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 480px) {\r\n  .khobar-industries-title { font-size: 24px; }\r\n  .khobar-industry-card { padding: 22px 18px; }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"khobar-industries-section\">\r\n  <div class=\"khobar-industries-container\">\r\n\r\n    <!-- Header -->\r\n    <div class=\"khobar-industries-header\">\r\n      <h2 class=\"khobar-industries-title\">\r\n        Industries We Serve\r\n        <span class=\"line2\">in the Eastern Province<\/span>\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n      <div class=\"khobar-industries-underline\"><\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"khobar-industries-subtitle\">\r\n        The Eastern Province has a distinct industrial and commercial profile compared to the rest of Saudi Arabia. The following sectors represent the core of foreign investment activity in Al Khobar, Dammam, Dhahran, and Jubail \u2014 and the industries our firm most frequently advises.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Grid -->\r\n    <div class=\"khobar-industries-grid\">\r\n\r\n      <!-- 1 -->\r\n      <div class=\"khobar-industry-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-industry-icon\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M3.75 13.5l10.5-11.25L12 10.5h8.25L9.75 21.75 12 13.5H3.75z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 class=\"khobar-industry-name\">Oil, Gas &amp; Petrochemicals<\/h3>\r\n        <p class=\"khobar-industry-desc\">The dominant industry of the Eastern Province. Foreign companies entering the ARAMCO and SABIC supply chains require <strong>MISA licensing, contractor agreements, and IP protection<\/strong> under Saudi law.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 2 -->\r\n      <div class=\"khobar-industry-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-industry-icon\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M2.25 21h19.5m-18-18v18m10.5-18v18m6-13.5V21M6.75 6.75h.75m-.75 3h.75m-.75 3h.75m3-6h.75m-.75 3h.75m-.75 3h.75M6.75 21v-3.375c0-.621.504-1.125 1.125-1.125h2.25c.621 0 1.125.504 1.125 1.125V21M3 3h12m-.75 4.5H21m-3.75 3.75h.008v.008h-.008v-.008zm0 3h.008v.008h-.008v-.008zm0 3h.008v.008h-.008v-.008z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 class=\"khobar-industry-name\">Industrial Manufacturing<\/h3>\r\n        <p class=\"khobar-industry-desc\">Jubail Industrial City hosts hundreds of foreign manufacturers. We advise on <strong>RCJY and MODON licensing, employment frameworks, and supply contracts<\/strong> for industrial facilities in the Eastern Province.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 3 -->\r\n      <div class=\"khobar-industry-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-industry-icon\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 18.75a1.5 1.5 0 01-3 0m3 0a1.5 1.5 0 00-3 0m3 0h6m-9 0H3.375a1.125 1.125 0 01-1.125-1.125V14.25m17.25 4.5a1.5 1.5 0 01-3 0m3 0a1.5 1.5 0 00-3 0m3 0h1.125c.621 0 1.129-.504 1.09-1.124a17.902 17.902 0 00-3.213-9.193 2.056 2.056 0 00-1.58-.86H14.25M16.5 18.75h-2.25m0-11.177v-.958c0-.568-.422-1.048-.987-1.106a48.554 48.554 0 00-10.026 0 1.106 1.106 0 00-.987 1.106v7.635m12-6.677v6.677m0 4.5v-4.5m0 0h-12\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 class=\"khobar-industry-name\">Logistics &amp; Supply Chain<\/h3>\r\n        <p class=\"khobar-industry-desc\">King Abdulaziz Port and the Eastern Province road network make this a logistics hub. We assist foreign freight operators with <strong>licensing, distribution agreements, and customs-related disputes<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 4 -->\r\n      <div class=\"khobar-industry-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-industry-icon\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M11.42 15.17L17.25 21A2.652 2.652 0 0021 17.25l-5.877-5.877M11.42 15.17l2.496-3.03c.317-.384.74-.626 1.208-.766M11.42 15.17l-4.655 5.653a2.548 2.548 0 11-3.586-3.586l6.837-5.63m5.108-.233c.55-.164 1.163-.188 1.743-.14a4.5 4.5 0 004.486-6.336l-3.276 3.277a3.004 3.004 0 01-2.25-2.25l3.276-3.276a4.5 4.5 0 00-6.336 4.486c.091 1.076-.071 2.264-.904 2.95l-.102.085m-1.745 1.437L5.909 7.5H4.5L2.25 3.75l1.5-1.5L7.5 4.5v1.409l4.26 4.26m-1.745 1.437l1.745-1.437m6.615 8.206L15.75 15.75M4.867 19.125h.008v.008h-.008v-.008z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 class=\"khobar-industry-name\">Engineering &amp; EPC<\/h3>\r\n        <p class=\"khobar-industry-desc\">International engineering and EPC contractors are active throughout the Eastern Province. We draft and negotiate <strong>EPC contracts, subcontractor agreements, and performance bond arrangements<\/strong> compliant with Saudi law.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 5 -->\r\n      <div class=\"khobar-industry-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-industry-icon\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M9 17.25v1.007a3 3 0 01-.879 2.122L7.5 21h9l-.621-.621A3 3 0 0115 18.257V17.25m6-12V15a2.25 2.25 0 01-2.25 2.25H5.25A2.25 2.25 0 013 15V5.25m18 0A2.25 2.25 0 0018.75 3H5.25A2.25 2.25 0 003 5.25m18 0H3\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 class=\"khobar-industry-name\">Technology &amp; IT Services<\/h3>\r\n        <p class=\"khobar-industry-desc\">Technology companies serving Aramco, SABIC, and public sector clients in the Eastern Province require <strong>technology licensing agreements, data protection compliance, and government procurement contracts<\/strong> under Saudi regulations.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 6 -->\r\n      <div class=\"khobar-industry-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-industry-icon\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M2.25 18.75a60.07 60.07 0 0115.797 2.101c.727.198 1.453-.342 1.453-1.096V18.75M3.75 4.5v.75A.75.75 0 013 6h-.75m0 0v-.375c0-.621.504-1.125 1.125-1.125H20.25M2.25 6v9m18-10.5v.75c0 .414.336.75.75.75h.75m-1.5-1.5h.375c.621 0 1.125.504 1.125 1.125v9.75c0 .621-.504 1.125-1.125 1.125h-.375m1.5-1.5H21a.75.75 0 00-.75.75v.75m0 0H3.75m0 0h-.375a1.125 1.125 0 01-1.125-1.125V15m1.5 1.5v-.75A.75.75 0 003 15h-.75M15 10.5a3 3 0 11-6 0 3 3 0 016 0zm3 0h.008v.008H18V10.5zm-12 0h.008v.008H6V10.5z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 class=\"khobar-industry-name\">Financial &amp; Professional Services<\/h3>\r\n        <p class=\"khobar-industry-desc\">International consulting firms, financial advisors, and professional service providers operating in Al Khobar need <strong>SAMA or CMA licensing, partnership structures, and professional liability frameworks<\/strong> tailored to Saudi regulations.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 7 -->\r\n      <div class=\"khobar-industry-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-industry-icon\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M12 3v17.25m0 0c-1.472 0-2.882.265-4.185.75M12 20.25c1.472 0 2.882.265 4.185.75M18.75 4.97A48.416 48.416 0 0012 4.5c-2.291 0-4.545.16-6.75.47m13.5 0c1.01.143 2.01.317 3 .52m-3-.52 2.62 10.726c.122.499-.106 1.028-.589 1.202a5.988 5.988 0 01-2.031.352 5.988 5.988 0 01-2.031-.352c-.483-.174-.711-.703-.59-1.202L18.75 4.971Zm-16.5.52c.99-.203 1.99-.377 3-.52m0 0 2.62 10.726c.122.499-.106 1.028-.589 1.202a5.989 5.989 0 01-2.031.352 5.989 5.989 0 01-2.031-.352c-.483-.174-.711-.703-.59-1.202L5.25 4.971Z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 class=\"khobar-industry-name\">Marine &amp; Offshore<\/h3>\r\n        <p class=\"khobar-industry-desc\">The Gulf coastline and offshore energy infrastructure generate a distinct category of legal work. We advise on <strong>marine contracts, offshore service agreements, and admiralty-related commercial disputes<\/strong> for foreign companies active in the Gulf.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 8 -->\r\n      <div class=\"khobar-industry-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-industry-icon\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M13.5 21v-7.5a.75.75 0 01.75-.75h3a.75.75 0 01.75.75V21m-4.5 0H2.36m11.14 0H18m0 0h3.64m-1.39 0V9.349m-16.5 11.65V9.35m0 0a3.001 3.001 0 003.75-.615A2.993 2.993 0 009.75 9.75c.896 0 1.7-.393 2.25-1.016a2.993 2.993 0 002.25 1.016c.896 0 1.7-.393 2.25-1.016a3.001 3.001 0 003.75.614m-16.5 0a3.004 3.004 0 01-.621-4.72L4.318 3.44A1.5 1.5 0 015.378 3h13.243a1.5 1.5 0 011.06.44l1.19 1.189a3 3 0 01-.621 4.72m-13.5 8.65h3.75a.75.75 0 00.75-.75V13.5a.75.75 0 00-.75-.75H6.75a.75.75 0 00-.75.75v3.75c0 .415.336.75.75.75z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 class=\"khobar-industry-name\">Retail &amp; Consumer Goods<\/h3>\r\n        <p class=\"khobar-industry-desc\">Al Khobar's large expatriate population and affluent consumer market attract international retail brands. We assist with <strong>franchise agreements, commercial leases, import licensing, and Saudization compliance<\/strong> for consumer-facing operations.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Callout -->\r\n    <div class=\"khobar-industries-callout\">\r\n      <div class=\"khobar-industries-callout-icon\">\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M11.25 11.25l.041-.02a.75.75 0 011.063.852l-.708 2.836a.75.75 0 001.063.853l.041-.021M21 12a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0zm-9-3.75h.008v.008H12V8.25z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"khobar-industries-callout-body\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"khobar-industries-callout-title\">Operating in a different sector?<\/h3>\r\n        <p class=\"khobar-industries-callout-text\">Our legal practice covers all sectors open to foreign investment in the Eastern Province under Saudi law. If your industry is not listed above, <strong><a href=\"\/contact\/\">book a free consultation<\/a><\/strong> to discuss your specific regulatory and legal requirements with Saad A. Alabbasi directly. We also serve clients across <a href=\"\/foreign-investment-lawyer-riyadh\/\">Riyadh<\/a> and <a href=\"\/foreign-investment-lawyer-jeddah\/\">Jeddah<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dccc0e1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dccc0e1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9d9eec elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f9d9eec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n\/* About Firm \u2014 Al Khobar Section *\/\r\n.khobar-about-section {\r\n  padding: 42px 0;\r\n  background: #FCFCFA;\r\n  position: relative;\r\n  overflow: hidden;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-about-section::before {\r\n  content: '';\r\n  position: absolute;\r\n  top: 0;\r\n  left: 0;\r\n  right: 0;\r\n  height: 1px;\r\n  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0, 77, 64, 0.1), transparent);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-about-container {\r\n  max-width: 1200px;\r\n  margin: 0 auto;\r\n  padding: 0 20px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Two-column layout *\/\r\n.khobar-about-grid {\r\n  display: grid;\r\n  grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n  gap: 56px;\r\n  align-items: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media (min-width: 1024px) {\r\n  .khobar-about-grid {\r\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\r\n  }\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Left: Image + overlay card *\/\r\n.khobar-about-image-wrap {\r\n  position: relative;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-about-image-container {\r\n  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 77, 64, 0.05) 0%, rgba(201, 164, 110, 0.05) 100%);\r\n  border-radius: 16px;\r\n  padding: 20px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-about-image-inner {\r\n  position: relative;\r\n  border-radius: 12px;\r\n  overflow: hidden;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-about-img {\r\n  width: 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0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-about-text strong {\r\n  color: #004D40;\r\n  font-weight: 600;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Detail rows *\/\r\n.khobar-about-details {\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  flex-direction: column;\r\n  gap: 14px;\r\n  padding: 20px 24px;\r\n  background: #ffffff;\r\n  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 77, 64, 0.08);\r\n  border-radius: 12px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-about-detail-row {\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  align-items: flex-start;\r\n  gap: 12px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-about-detail-icon {\r\n  width: 32px;\r\n  height: 32px;\r\n  background: rgba(0, 77, 64, 0.06);\r\n  border-radius: 7px;\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  align-items: center;\r\n  justify-content: center;\r\n  flex-shrink: 0;\r\n  margin-top: 1px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-about-detail-icon svg {\r\n  width: 16px;\r\n  height: 16px;\r\n  stroke: #004D40;\r\n  fill: none;\r\n  stroke-width: 1.5;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-about-detail-body {\r\n  flex: 1;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-about-detail-label {\r\n  font-size: 11px;\r\n  font-weight: 700;\r\n  color: 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}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"khobar-about-section\">\r\n  <div class=\"khobar-about-container\">\r\n    <div class=\"khobar-about-grid\">\r\n\r\n      <!-- Left: Image -->\r\n      <div class=\"khobar-about-image-wrap\">\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-about-image-container\">\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-about-image-inner\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n              src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/founder-scaled.jpg\"\r\n              alt=\"Saad A. Alabbasi \u2014 foreign investment lawyer based in Al Khobar, Eastern Province Saudi Arabia\"\r\n              class=\"khobar-about-img\"\r\n              loading=\"lazy\"\r\n            >\r\n            <div class=\"khobar-about-image-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- Floating office badge -->\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-about-office-badge\">\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-about-office-badge-icon\">\r\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M15 10.5a3 3 0 1 1-6 0 3 3 0 0 1 6 0Z\"\/><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M19.5 10.5c0 7.142-7.5 11.25-7.5 11.25S4.5 17.642 4.5 10.5a7.5 7.5 0 1 1 15 0Z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-about-office-badge-text\">\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-about-office-badge-label\">Home Office<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-about-office-badge-value\">Al-Ruzayza Tower<br>King Fahd Road, Khobar<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Right: Content -->\r\n      <div class=\"khobar-about-content\">\r\n\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h2 class=\"khobar-about-title\">\r\n            Based in Al Khobar\r\n            <span class=\"line2\">Since the Firm Was Founded<\/span>\r\n          <\/h2>\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-about-underline\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- Credential badges -->\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-about-credentials\">\r\n          <span class=\"khobar-about-badge\">\r\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M9 12.75L11.25 15 15 9.75m-3-7.036A11.959 11.959 0 013.598 6 11.99 11.99 0 003 9.749c0 5.592 3.824 10.29 9 11.623 5.176-1.332 9-6.03 9-11.622 0-1.31-.21-2.571-.598-3.751h-.152c-3.196 0-6.1-1.248-8.25-3.285z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            Licensed \u2014 Saudi Bar Association\r\n          <\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"khobar-about-badge\">\r\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M12 6v6h4.5m4.5 0a9 9 0 1 1-18 0 9 9 0 0 1 18 0Z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            15+ years in Eastern Province\r\n          <\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"khobar-about-badge\">\r\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M12 21a9.004 9.004 0 008.716-6.747M12 21a9.004 9.004 0 01-8.716-6.747M12 21c2.485 0 4.5-4.03 4.5-9S14.485 3 12 3m0 18c-2.485 0-4.5-4.03-4.5-9S9.515 3 12 3m0 0a8.997 8.997 0 017.843 4.582M12 3a8.997 8.997 0 00-7.843 4.582m15.686 0A11.953 11.953 0 0112 10.5c-2.998 0-5.74-1.1-7.843-2.918m15.686 0A8.959 8.959 0 0121 12c0 .778-.099 1.533-.284 2.253M3 12a8.959 8.959 0 011.284-4.582\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            Clients across 10+ countries\r\n          <\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <p class=\"khobar-about-text\">\r\n          Saad A. Alabbasi Law Firm is not a Riyadh firm with a satellite office in Al Khobar. <strong>Al Khobar is where the firm was founded, where it operates, and where Saad Alabbasi has practised Saudi law for over 15 years.<\/strong> That distinction matters for foreign investors in the Eastern Province \u2014 local presence means local relationships, familiarity with the Dammam Commercial Court, knowledge of the Eastern Province Chamber of Commerce, and direct understanding of the regulatory environment that governs business in this region.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <p class=\"khobar-about-text\">\r\n          Saad A. Alabbasi is a Saudi-licensed attorney accredited as an arbitrator with the <strong>Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA)<\/strong>, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), and the Asharqia Chamber Arbitration Center. He holds a degree in law and has advised international clients from across Asia, Europe, and the Americas on entering and operating in the Saudi market \u2014 primarily through the Eastern Province gateway.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <!-- Detail rows -->\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-about-details\">\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-about-detail-row\">\r\n            <div class=\"khobar-about-detail-icon\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M15 10.5a3 3 0 1 1-6 0 3 3 0 0 1 6 0Z\"\/><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M19.5 10.5c0 7.142-7.5 11.25-7.5 11.25S4.5 17.642 4.5 10.5a7.5 7.5 0 1 1 15 0Z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"khobar-about-detail-body\">\r\n              <div class=\"khobar-about-detail-label\">Office Address<\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"khobar-about-detail-value\">Al-Ruzayza Tower, King Fahd Road, Al-Bandariyah, Khobar 34424, Saudi Arabia<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-about-detail-row\">\r\n            <div class=\"khobar-about-detail-icon\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M21.75 6.75v10.5a2.25 2.25 0 01-2.25 2.25h-15a2.25 2.25 0 01-2.25-2.25V6.75m19.5 0A2.25 2.25 0 0019.5 4.5h-15a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25m19.5 0v.243a2.25 2.25 0 01-1.07 1.916l-7.5 4.615a2.25 2.25 0 01-2.36 0L3.32 8.91a2.25 2.25 0 01-1.07-1.916V6.75\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"khobar-about-detail-body\">\r\n              <div class=\"khobar-about-detail-label\">Email<\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"khobar-about-detail-value\">saad@attorney.sa<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-about-detail-row\">\r\n            <div class=\"khobar-about-detail-icon\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path 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A lawyer based in Al Khobar has direct familiarity with the <strong>Dammam Commercial Court<\/strong>, the Eastern Province Chamber of Commerce, and the local regulatory bodies that govern business in the region. This local knowledge accelerates licensing, reduces errors in court filings, and ensures your legal strategy accounts for the specific commercial environment of the Eastern Province.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- Q2 -->\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-faq-item\">\r\n          <button class=\"khobar-faq-question\" onclick=\"toggleKhobarFaq(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-faq-question-text\">How long does it take to set up a foreign-owned company in Al Khobar?<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-faq-icon\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M12 4.5v15m7.5-7.5h-15\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n          <\/button>\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-faq-answer\">\r\n            <div class=\"khobar-faq-answer-inner\">\r\n              For most foreign-owned LLCs in Al Khobar, the full setup process \u2014 from <strong>MISA license application<\/strong> through to commercial registration, Chamber of Commerce registration, and GOSI and ZATCA enrollment \u2014 typically takes <strong>3 to 6 weeks<\/strong> when all documentation is in order. Companies entering regulated sectors such as energy, financial services, or healthcare may require additional approvals from sector-specific regulators, which can extend the timeline. Having experienced <a href=\"\/practice-areas\/company-law-corporate-advisory\/\">legal counsel<\/a> manage the process from Al Khobar reduces delays significantly.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- Q3 -->\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-faq-item\">\r\n          <button class=\"khobar-faq-question\" onclick=\"toggleKhobarFaq(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-faq-question-text\">Can foreign companies enter the ARAMCO supply chain in Al Khobar?<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-faq-icon\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M12 4.5v15m7.5-7.5h-15\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n          <\/button>\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-faq-answer\">\r\n            <div class=\"khobar-faq-answer-inner\">\r\n              Yes. Saudi Aramco actively seeks foreign suppliers, technology providers, and service companies through its <strong>In-Kingdom Total Value Add (IKTVA) programme<\/strong>. However, entering the Aramco supply chain requires a legally established Saudi entity with a valid MISA license, appropriate commercial registration, and contracts that comply with Saudi law and Aramco's specific procurement requirements. Our firm assists foreign companies with the <a href=\"\/practice-areas\/foreign-investment-law\/\">legal structuring<\/a> necessary to qualify as an Aramco vendor or contractor in the Eastern Province.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- Q4 -->\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-faq-item\">\r\n          <button class=\"khobar-faq-question\" onclick=\"toggleKhobarFaq(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-faq-question-text\">What courts handle commercial disputes in Al Khobar?<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-faq-icon\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M12 4.5v15m7.5-7.5h-15\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n          <\/button>\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-faq-answer\">\r\n            <div class=\"khobar-faq-answer-inner\">\r\n              Commercial disputes in Al Khobar and the Eastern Province are heard primarily before the <strong>Dammam Commercial Court<\/strong>. Administrative and regulatory disputes involving government authorities are handled by the <strong>Board of Grievances<\/strong>, which has a branch in the Eastern Province. For arbitration, the <strong>Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA)<\/strong> is the primary institution, and awards can be enforced before the Saudi Enforcement Courts. Our firm represents clients before all of these tribunals and has extensive experience with <a href=\"\/practice-areas\/commercial-litigation-law\/\">Eastern Province court practice<\/a>.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- Q5 -->\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-faq-item\">\r\n          <button class=\"khobar-faq-question\" onclick=\"toggleKhobarFaq(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-faq-question-text\">Is Al Khobar a good base for foreign companies serving the wider Gulf region?<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"khobar-faq-icon\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M12 4.5v15m7.5-7.5h-15\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n          <\/button>\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-faq-answer\">\r\n            <div class=\"khobar-faq-answer-inner\">\r\n              Yes \u2014 Al Khobar's proximity to Bahrain via the <strong>King Fahd Causeway (30km)<\/strong>, its Gulf coastline access, and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam make it an effective base for companies with operations across the GCC. Many international companies establish their Saudi legal entity in Al Khobar specifically because it allows efficient access to both the Saudi domestic market and neighbouring Gulf states. A Saudi entity established in Al Khobar can operate across the Kingdom and conduct <a href=\"\/practice-areas\/business-law-commercial-law-services\/\">cross-border commercial transactions<\/a> subject to applicable trade and investment regulations.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Right: Sidebar -->\r\n      <div class=\"khobar-faq-sidebar\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-faq-sidebar-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-faq-sidebar-icon\">\r\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M20.25 8.511c.884.284 1.5 1.128 1.5 2.097v4.286c0 1.136-.847 2.1-1.98 2.193-.34.027-.68.052-1.02.072v3.091l-3-3c-1.354 0-2.694-.055-4.02-.163a2.115 2.115 0 01-.825-.242m9.345-8.334a2.126 2.126 0 00-.476-.095 48.64 48.64 0 00-8.048 0c-1.131.094-1.976 1.057-1.976 2.192v4.286c0 .837.46 1.58 1.155 1.951m9.345-8.334V6.637c0-1.621-1.152-3.026-2.76-3.235A48.455 48.455 0 0011.25 3c-2.115 0-4.198.137-6.24.402-1.608.209-2.76 1.614-2.76 3.235v6.226c0 1.621 1.152 3.026 2.76 3.235.577.075 1.157.14 1.74.194V21l4.155-4.155\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <h3 class=\"khobar-faq-sidebar-title\">Have a question about investing in Al Khobar?<\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"khobar-faq-sidebar-text\">Speak directly with Saad A. Alabbasi \u2014 free 30-minute consultation, no obligation, available in person at our Al Khobar office or remotely.<\/p>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/saadaaw\/30min\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"khobar-faq-sidebar-btn\">\r\n            Book Free Consultation\r\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M9 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-faq-divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"khobar-faq-sidebar-card\">\r\n          <h3 class=\"khobar-faq-sidebar-title\">Also serving<\/h3>\r\n          <div class=\"khobar-faq-sidebar-links\">\r\n            <a href=\"\/foreign-investment-lawyer-riyadh\/\" class=\"khobar-faq-sidebar-link\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M9 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n              Foreign Investment Lawyer Riyadh\r\n            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class=\"khobar-related-card-body\">\r\n              <p class=\"khobar-related-card-title\">Foreign Investment Law<\/p>\r\n              <p class=\"khobar-related-card-desc\">Full overview of our foreign investment legal services \u2014 MISA licensing, ownership structures, and regulatory compliance across Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <svg class=\"khobar-related-card-arrow\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M9 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <\/a>\r\n\r\n          <a href=\"\/misa-license-saudi-arabia\/\" class=\"khobar-related-card\">\r\n            <div class=\"khobar-related-card-icon\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M19.5 14.25v-2.625a3.375 3.375 0 00-3.375-3.375h-1.5A1.125 1.125 0 0113.5 7.125v-1.5a3.375 3.375 0 00-3.375-3.375H8.25m0 12.75h7.5m-7.5 3H12M10.5 2.25H5.625c-.621 0-1.125.504-1.125 1.125v17.25c0 .621.504 1.125 1.125 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<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e23092 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8e23092\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f5c4bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2f5c4bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n\/* Contact Section \u2014 Al Khobar *\/\r\n.khobar-contact-section {\r\n  padding: 42px 0;\r\n  background: #004D40;\r\n  position: relative;\r\n  overflow: hidden;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.khobar-contact-section::before {\r\n  content: '';\r\n  position: absolute;\r\n  top: 0;\r\n  left: 0;\r\n  right: 0;\r\n  bottom: 0;\r\n  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(201, 164, 110, 0.07) 0%, transparent 50%), radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, 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