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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.
Zainab Saad is an Association with over 3 years of experince the litigation departments in Baghdad. Zainab is also a member of the Iraqi Bar association.
Zainab frequently works on Iraqi litigation cases where foreign law has to be applied by Iraqi courts or arbitration is raised as a defense.
She has interest in international commercial arbitration. Prior to joining Al Tamimi Zainab worked on helping other law students to learn more about international commercial arbitration and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Iraq.
Zainab has extensive experience in acquisitions and restructuring of entities and she was involved in several governmental project for this purpose. In addition to extensive experience in commercial legal matters, reviewing contracts and advising clients on conducting business in Iraq.
Zainab is also a member of Al Tamimi Family law practice and WCC practice and often involved in matter of the practices.
Zainab represented the University of Al- Iraqia in the Willem-C Vis international commercial arbitration Moot for Two years. The VIS Moot is the largest and most prestigious moot court competition for law students and is used by the UNCITRAL to promote the New York Convention on Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitration Awards and the UN Convention on International Sale of Goods convention.
She also has experience in IP, insurance and recent experience involves advising on copyrights in Iraq, drafting settlement and assignment agreements,
2021 – Iraqi Bar Association
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