Heading up the legal function of leading global ICT solutions provider Huawei Technologies in Sudan is the highly respected legal professional Islam Shalall. Having joined the company only two years ago, Shalall has already developed a reputation for her managerial talent and her ability to provide reliable, accurate, timely and well-informed advice to the executive leadership team.

Besides handling all legal issues encountered by the company in Sudan, Shalall is a key contributor to various corporate strategies and business initiatives and represents Huawei before various government bodies and courts. Described by a source as a ‘detail oriented’ professional, Shalall’s strengths lie in her analytical skills, her knowledge of corporate law and procedure, as well as her understanding of the intricate workings of corporations and their external environment.

Prior to her role at Huawei Technologies, Shalall worked at White Nile Petroleum Operating Company, initially as a contract assistant, and later on in the position of legal officer.