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The Technology Issue
Decoding the future of law
This Technology Issue explores how digital transformation is reshaping legal frameworks across the region. From AI and data governance to IP, cybersecurity, and sector-specific innovation, our lawyers examine the fast-evolving regulatory landscape and its impact on businesses today.
Introduced by David Yates, Partner and Head of Technology, this edition offers concise insights to help you navigate an increasingly digital era.
As 2026 progresses, the Middle East continues to see meaningful legal and regulatory evolution. Across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain, and beyond, governments and regulators are refining frameworks that influence how businesses operate, invest and plan for the future, with increasing focus on consistency, application and regional alignment.
Eyes on 2026 brings together analysis of the developments that matter most, offering practical insight into emerging trends and regulatory priorities. The publication is designed to support organisations as they navigate a changing legal landscape and make informed decisions with clarity and confidence throughout the year ahead.
A complete spectrum of legal services across jurisdictions in the Middle East & North Africa.
Emad Salameh
Partner, Head of Office - Riyadh
Biography
Emad is a qualified lawyer and has previously practiced as a licensed lawyer before all courts in Jordan and prior to joining Al Tamimi, practiced in Saudi Arabia since 2007 as a senior legal consultant in a leading Saudi law firm associated with an international law firms.
He has experience in restructuring and privatization projects, corporate/commercial matters, disputes resolution. He represented clients in commercial and construction litigation and assisted clients in drafting contracts and agreements, establishing new legal entities, negotiations, and providing pertinent legal opinions.
Recent Experience
- Acted for several Saudi government authorities in reviewing and analyzing different laws and regulations, suggesting the required amendments and providing legal support.
- Acted for several local & international companies, Banks and law firms in providing them with the required legal support related to their business in the Middle East in relation to the establishment of their legal presence in KSA, the Litigation and/or Arbitration proceedings, and enforcement of foreign/domestic judgments/arbitral awards in accordance with the applicable KSA Laws.
- Acted for the Ministry of Water & Electricity “MoWE” and the National Water Company “NWC” in Saudi Arabia in the privatization of the Water and Wastewater Sector in six cities: Jeddah, Makkah, Taif, Madinah, Dammam and Al-Khobar. These Projects included conducting several legal due diligence studies, recommending several changes in law, and drafting long term management contracts.
- Acted for the Grain Silos and Flour Mills Organization (GSFMO) in Saudi Arabia in its restructuring and privatization project, during a period of 7 years (2008-2015). This mega Project included incorporating four joint stock companies (Holding Companies) and drafting several laws and regulations.
- Acted for the legal department of the NWC in Saudi Arabia in providing legal opinions and drafting memos and legal responses related to the disputes arising from its construction contracts all over the KSA.
Language(s)
- Arabic
- English
Education
2005 – LLM., University of the West of England
2004 – Diploma Intellectual Proporty Law, WIPO
2000 – Bachelor of Law, University of Jordan
Admission
2000 – Jordan Bar Association
Practice(s)
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