Qais Abdulwahed

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Welcome to this edition of Law Update, where we focus on the ever-evolving landscape of financial services regulation across the region. As the financial markets in the region continue to grow and diversify, this issue provides timely insights into the key regulatory developments shaping banking, investment, insolvency, and emerging technologies.

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2025 is set to be a game-changer for the MENA region, with legal and regulatory shifts from 2024 continuing to reshape its economic landscape. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and Bahrain are all implementing groundbreaking reforms in sustainable financing, investment laws, labor regulations, and dispute resolution. As the region positions itself for deeper global integration, businesses must adapt to a rapidly evolving legal environment.

Our Eyes on 2025 publication provides essential insights and practical guidance on the key legal updates shaping the year ahead—equipping you with the knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic market.

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Qais Abdulwahed

Senior Advocate

Biography

Qais Abdulwahed is an experienced Senior Advocate in the Dispute Resolution department at Al Tamimi & Company in Sharjah, UAE. With a career spanning over four decades, he brings extensive experience in legal practice, strategic dispute resolution, and public service. In his current role, Qais actively represents clients in complex litigation and arbitration matters, developing and implementing comprehensive dispute strategies to achieve favourable outcomes. Committed to delivering high-quality legal services, upholding ethical standards, and providing exceptional counsel to clients.

His previous experience includes serving as a Lawyer at Mohammed Allinjawi Advocates & Legal Consultants in Dubai (2022–2023), where he met with clients, gathered evidence, and provided legal advice and guidance.

From 2011 to 2021, he acted as the Legal & Public Relations Manager at Riyadh Cables Group of Companies, National Cables Industry in Sharjah, overseeing internal communications, managing legal matters and contracts, and serving as a member of the Industry Committee of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Earlier in his career, Qais served as a Major in the Ajman Police from 1981 to 2001, dedicating 20 years to public service. This law enforcement background has honed his leadership, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills, enriching his legal practice.

Qais possesses a deep understanding of UAE laws and regulations, which enhances his ability to navigate the legal landscape effectively.

Recent Experience

Acted for an automobile company in UAE in an AED 1.2 million claim in respect of stolen cars.
Acted for a family holding company in UAE in shareholders dispute worth AED 15 million.
Acted as Legal & Public Relations Manager of a multinational company where reviewed and managed the industry’s legal matters & contracts: (HR Department, Sales Contracts, Marketing, and Agreements)
Acted as member of the Industry Committee of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Language(s)

Arabic
English
Urdu

Education

2019 – 2020 Training Department Institute of Training & Judicial Studies, Ministry of Justice
2018 – 2020 Master’s Degree in Law Private City University College of Ajman.
2013 – 2017 Bachelor of Law City University College of Ajman.