What are the major cases or transactions you have been involved in recently?

As General Counsel at KDIPA, I’m focused on making sure foreign direct investment (FDI) into Kuwait is done right – legally, strategically, and with real-world impact. That means leading legal structuring, managing regulatory approvals, and working closely with both our legal team and cross-functional units to help investors succeed while protecting the state’s interests.

So far in 2024, we’ve helped secure over KWD 206.9 million in new FDI, across sectors including technology, energy, insurance, agriculture, infrastructure, and financial services. I led the legal side of each transaction under Law No. 116 of 2013, ensuring full compliance while adapting to complex deal requirements. Notable projects included Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, BP Kuwait, Pure Harvest Smart Farms, Johnson & Johnson, and Cigna Insurance.

But our work went beyond transactions. I played a key role in two major legislative reforms that directly enhance Kuwait’s competitiveness. First, I supported the development of Article 13 of Decree-Law No. 114 of 2024, which now allows foreign investors to obtain residency permits of up to 15 years — a first for Kuwait, aligning us with global investment hubs like the UAE and Qatar. Second, I contributed to Decree-Law No. 7 of 2025, which allows FDI-licensed companies to own property needed for operations or employee housing, under strict non-speculation terms.

Inside the legal department, we pushed ahead with AI-powered compliance tools and led training on legal tech and risk. We also supported KDIPA’s global positioning through our election as Vice President of the WAIPA Steering Committee and earned ISO 27001 certification for information security.

This year, our work was recognized across the region , we were named Legal 500 MENA In-House Legal Team of the Year, I was listed in the GC Powerlist Middle East 2024, received the Lex-Falcon Global Award- Inspiring In-House Counsel of the, and was honored as Government Lawyer of the Year at the 2025 LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards.

What emerging technologies do you see as having the most significant impact on the legal profession in the near future, and how do you stay updated on these developments?

There’s no way around it – AI is already transforming how in-house legal works, and we’re only scratching the surface. Tools like AI-driven contract review, real-time regulatory tracking, and automated risk flagging have moved from “interesting” to “essential.” They’re not just about efficiency; they’re changing the way legal delivers value to the business.

I’ve taken a hands-on approach. I don’t just approve innovation from a distance; I test it, challenge it, and work directly on integrating it into legal operations. Over the past year, I’ve led initiatives to embed AI into workflows to free up time for strategic thinking; less time on manual reviews, more time on what actually drives the business.

It’s not about replacing lawyers; it’s about redefining the role of in-house teams to become business enablers, not bottlenecks. I’ve invested in upskilling legal tech and AI literacy to an active contributor in building a more modern, agile legal function.

At the same time, I take Richard Susskind’s view seriously; that the future of law isn’t about better lawyers doing things more efficiently; it’s about fundamentally rethinking how legal solutions are delivered. He’s right clients (internal or external) don’t want lawyers; they want outcomes. That’s the mindset shift we’re embracing to know how can we use technology to deliver solutions, not just advice?

Legal data analytics is another game changer. If you can’t measure legal’s contribution, you can’t lead. I’ve prioritized using data to spot risk trends, streamline decision making, and make legal more predictive not reactive.

One thing I’m clear on, that the legal teams can’t wait for innovation to come to them. I’ve made it a priority to build legal tech and AI literacy within the teams. They don’t need to be coders; but they do need to understand the tools and speak the language.

As for staying current, I treat it like part of the job. I carve out time every week to read, experiment, listen to podcasts, and stay close to the folks driving the conversation not just in law, but in tech and business, explore, and test new technology. and keep a close eye on what’s coming next.