Dar Al-Muhama Law Firm

Corporate Governance, Arbitration & Strategic Leadership.

Managing Partner

Training Courses:

• General Administration of Investigations course from the Judicial Studies Institute.
• Arab Arbitrators Preparation course from the Arab Chamber for Conciliation and Arbitration.
• Commercial Arbitration and Financial and Banking Dispute Resolution course from the Arab Lawyers Union.
• Arbitration in Intellectual Property Dispute Resolution course from the International and Local Commercial Arbitration Institution for Middle Eastern Countries.
• Arbitrator Preparation course from the International and Local Commercial Arbitration Institution for Middle Eastern Countries.
• Effective Public Speaking Skills course from the Kuwait Lawyers Association.
• Arbitration in State Contracts course from the Kuwait Lawyers Association.
• Arbitration in Joint Stock Companies course from the Kuwait Lawyers Association.
• Securities Market Dispute Arbitration Program (Professional Certificate) from the Kingdom of Bahrain - Dar Al-Qarar Center.
• Participation in the training program for the First National Project (National Awareness) under the auspices of the Ministry of State for Youth Affairs.
• Participation in a visit to The Hague courts in the Kingdom of the Netherlands from the Kuwait Lawyers Association.
• Participation in the training program on ways to arbitrate the Lawyers Center through arbitration, conciliation, or mediation to resolve disputes in the field of transactions.
• Participation in the introductory seminar titled "Overview of the American Justice System" from the Kuwait Lawyers Association.
• Participation in the conference "Legal Protection for Lawyers" held at the Kuwait Lawyers Association in cooperation with the Arab Organization for Young Lawyers.
• Participation in the Third Lawyers Forum titled "Judicial Announcement and Its Legal Effects" held in the Sultanate of Oman.
• Participation in a workshop titled "The Role of Youth in Combating Corruption" held at the Kuwait Lawyers Association.
• Participation in a workshop titled "Common Psychological Disorders Among Youth and How to Deal with Them" from the Social Development Office.
• Participation in a lecture on "Legality of Digital Transactions - Bitcoin" held at the Kuwait Institute for Law and Legal Studies.
• Participation in a discussion panel titled "Pros, Cons, and Mechanism of Implementing Environmental Law" held at the Kuwait Lawyers Association.
• Participation in a training workshop titled "Lawyer's Responsibility in Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing" held at the Kuwait Lawyers Association.
• Participation in a workshop titled "International Humanitarian Law: Its Concept and Scope of Application" implemented by the Political Science Club in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross.
• Participation in the program "Advanced Methodologies in Managing Arbitration Cases" held at the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration in cooperation with the International Dispute Resolution Center in Riyadh.
• Participation in the training workshop on "Arbitration in Maritime Disputes and Marine Insurance" held in the United Arab Emirates.
• Participation in the Kuwait Conference for Contract Drafting, Management, and Dispute Resolution.
• Participation in the International Conference for Arbitrators and Experts in the Engineering Sector held in the United Arab Emirates.
• Participation in the First Lawyers Forum in Qatar titled "Achieving Expeditious Justice" from the Qatar Lawyers Association.
• Participation in the conference "Islamic Financial Transactions between Legislation and Application" held at the International Islamic Center for Reconciliation and Arbitration in the United Arab Emirates.
• Participation in a workshop on "Fundamentals of Legal Technology" held at Burgan Institute for Private Training in Kuwait.
• Certificate of attendance for the 27th Gorilla Conference on Intellectual Property and Litigation in Dubai in 2024.
• Completion of the training course "Certified Compliance Officer" from Inspire Institute for Private Training in Kuwait.
• Completion of the training program "Arbitration in Sports Disputes" from the General Authority for Sports Arbitration.
• Completion of the Professional Experience Diploma in Arbitrator Preparation at the European Court of Arbitration.
• Training course in Arbitrator Preparation at the European Court of Arbitration organized by the European Court of Arbitration Kuwait Branch.
• Certificate of attendance for the "Intellectual Property and Creativity Investment Forum" at the Intellectual Property Training Center of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
• Attendance at the "Kuwait Business Law Forum 2019" conference.
• Participation in the first three levels of the FIDIC certificate titled "International Federation of Consulting Engineers" from the International Academy for Mediation and Arbitration.
• Attendance at the "First Legal Training Program" at the Kuwait Institute for Law and Legal Studies of the Kuwait Lawyers Association.
• Completion of the virtual workshop titled "Best Practices for Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing" from the U.S. Department of Justice.
• Participation in a workshop titled "Introduction to Islamic Transactions and Arbitration as a Mechanism for Dispute Resolution" held in 2024 at the International Islamic Center for Reconciliation and Arbitration in the United Arab Emirates.
• Attendance at the conference "Developments in Islamic Finance Codification" held in 2024 at the International Islamic Center for Reconciliation and Arbitration in the United Arab Emirates.
• Attendance at the "Kuwait Business Law Forum 2024 - 8th Edition" conference.

Practical Experience:

• Litigating attorney before all courts in the State of Kuwait.
• Manager and partner of a law firm.
• Legal researcher at the Ministry of Interior.
• Investigator at the General Department of Investigations (Ministry of Interior).
• Court-appointed receiver certified by the Ministry of Justice.
• Certified arbitrator by the Ministry of Justice (Judicial Arbitration).
• Certified arbitrator at the Arbitration Center of the Kuwait Lawyers Association.
• Certified arbitrator at the Arbitration Center of the Kuwait Accountants Association.
• Certified arbitrator at the Kuwait Commercial Arbitration Center - Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
• Certified arbitrator at the Capital Markets Authority.
• Certified arbitrator at the Commercial Arbitration Center for the Gulf Cooperation Council States.
• Certified arbitrator at the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration.

Arabic (Native), English (Fluent)

• Memberships:
  • Member of the Kuwait Bar Association.
  • Member of the Arab Lawyers Union.
  • Member of the Arbitration Center at the Kuwait Bar Association.
  • Member of the International Bar Association.
  • Member of the Arbitration Center of the Accountants Association.
  • Member of the Commercial Arbitration Centre for the Gulf Cooperation Council States.
  • Member of the Kuwait Center for Commercial Arbitration - Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
  • Member of the International Academy of Mediation and Arbitration.

• Holder of a bachelor’s degree in law from Kuwait University, class of 2002.
• Master’s degree - Middle East University – Amman in 2011

Personal Information:

• Name: Abdulrahman Ibrahim AlHouti
• Position: Managing Partner / Certified Arbitrator
• Address: Kuwait City - Mirqab, Oula Tower, Floor 35
• Mobile: +965 66138887
• Phone: +965 22204227/8
• Fax: +965 22209861
• Email: [email protected]

Leisure Activities:

1. Legal Research and Writing:
   • Passionate about conducting in-depth legal research and contributing to academic and professional legal discussions.
2. Public Speaking and Advocacy:
   • Enjoys participating in legal forums, conferences, and workshops to share knowledge and insights.
3. Arbitration and Mediation:
   • Actively involved in arbitration and mediation activities, both professionally and as a personal interest.
4. Continuous Learning:
   • Dedicated to attending training courses and seminars to stay updated with the latest developments in law and arbitration.
5. Community Engagement:
   • Participates in community programs and workshops aimed at youth development and legal awareness.
6. International Legal Collaboration:
   • Engages in international legal conferences and forums to foster global legal cooperation.