Dar Al-Muhama LawFirm

Corporate Governance, Arbitration & Strategic Leadership.

Training Courses:

General Administration of Investigations course from the Judicial Studies Institute. Arab Arbitrators Preparation course from the Arab Chamber for Conciliation and Arbitration. Commercial Arbitration and Financial and Banking Dispute Resolution course from the Arab Lawyers Union. Arbitration in Intellectual Property Dispute Resolution course from the International and Local Commercial Arbitration Institution for Middle Eastern Countries. Arbitrator Preparation course from the International and Local Commercial Arbitration Institution for Middle Eastern Countries. Effective Public Speaking Skills course from the Kuwait Lawyers Association. Arbitration in State Contracts course from the Kuwait Lawyers Association. Arbitration in Joint Stock Companies course from the Kuwait Lawyers Association. Securities Market Dispute Arbitration Program (Professional Certificate) from the Kingdom of Bahrain - Dar Al-Qarar Center. Participation in the training program for the First National Project (National Awareness) under the auspices of the Ministry of State for Youth Affairs. Participation in a visit to The Hague courts in the Kingdom of the Netherlands from the Kuwait Lawyers Association. Participation in the training program on ways to arbitrate the Lawyers Center through arbitration, conciliation, or mediation to resolve disputes in the field of transactions. Participation in the introductory seminar titled "Overview of the American Justice System" from the Kuwait Lawyers Association. Participation in the conference "Legal Protection for Lawyers" held at the Kuwait Lawyers Association in cooperation with the Arab Organization for Young Lawyers. Participation in the Third Lawyers Forum titled "Judicial Announcement and Its Legal Effects" held in the Sultanate of Oman. Participation in a workshop titled "The Role of Youth in Combating Corruption" held at the Kuwait Lawyers Association. Participation in a workshop titled "Common Psychological Disorders Among Youth and How to Deal with Them" from the Social Development Office. Participation in a lecture on "Legality of Digital Transactions - Bitcoin" held at the Kuwait Institute for Law and Legal Studies. Participation in a discussion panel titled "Pros, Cons, and Mechanism of Implementing Environmental Law" held at the Kuwait Lawyers Association. Participation in a training workshop titled "Lawyer's Responsibility in Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing" held at the Kuwait Lawyers Association. Participation in a workshop titled "International Humanitarian Law: Its Concept and Scope of Application" implemented by the Political Science Club in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross. Participation in the program "Advanced Methodologies in Managing Arbitration Cases" held at the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration in cooperation with the International Dispute Resolution Center in Riyadh. Participation in the training workshop on "Arbitration in Maritime Disputes and Marine Insurance" held in the United Arab Emirates. Participation in the Kuwait Conference for Contract Drafting, Management, and Dispute Resolution. Participation in the International Conference for Arbitrators and Experts in the Engineering Sector held in the United Arab Emirates. Participation in the First Lawyers Forum in Qatar titled "Achieving Expeditious Justice" from the Qatar Lawyers Association. Participation in the conference "Islamic Financial Transactions between Legislation and Application" held at the International Islamic Center for Reconciliation and Arbitration in the United Arab Emirates. Participation in a workshop on "Fundamentals of Legal Technology" held at Burgan Institute for Private Training in Kuwait. Certificate of attendance for the 27th Gorilla Conference on Intellectual Property and Litigation in Dubai in 2024. Completion of the training course "Certified Compliance Officer" from Inspire Institute for Private Training in Kuwait. Completion of the training program "Arbitration in Sports Disputes" from the General Authority for Sports Arbitration. Completion of the Professional Experience Diploma in Arbitrator Preparation at the European Court of Arbitration. Training course in Arbitrator Preparation at the European Court of Arbitration organized by the European Court of Arbitration Kuwait Branch. Certificate of attendance for the "Intellectual Property and Creativity Investment Forum" at the Intellectual Property Training Center of the Gulf Cooperation Council. Attendance at the "Kuwait Business Law Forum 2019" conference. Participation in the first three levels of the FIDIC certificate titled "International Federation of Consulting Engineers" from the International Academy for Mediation and Arbitration. Attendance at the "First Legal Training Program" at the Kuwait Institute for Law and Legal Studies of the Kuwait Lawyers Association. Completion of the virtual workshop titled "Best Practices for Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing" from the U.S. Department of Justice. Participation in a workshop titled "Introduction to Islamic Transactions and Arbitration as a Mechanism for Dispute Resolution" held in 2024 at the International Islamic Center for Reconciliation and Arbitration in the United Arab Emirates. Attendance at the conference "Developments in Islamic Finance Codification" held in 2024 at the International Islamic Center for Reconciliation and Arbitration in the United Arab Emirates. Attendance at the "Kuwait Business Law Forum 2024 - 8th Edition" conference.

Practical Experience:

Litigating attorney before all courts in the State of Kuwait. Manager and partner of a law firm. Legal researcher at the Ministry of Interior. Investigator at the General Department of Investigations (Ministry of Interior). Court-appointed receiver certified by the Ministry of Justice. Certified arbitrator by the Ministry of Justice (Judicial Arbitration). Certified arbitrator at the Arbitration Center of the Kuwait Lawyers Association. Certified arbitrator at the Arbitration Center of the Kuwait Accountants Association. Certified arbitrator at the Kuwait Commercial Arbitration Center - Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Certified arbitrator at the Capital Markets Authority. Certified arbitrator at the Commercial Arbitration Center for the Gulf Cooperation Council States. Certified arbitrator at the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration.

Arabic (Native), English (Fluent)

Memberships: Member of the Kuwait Bar Association. Member of the Arab Lawyers Union. Member of the Arbitration Center at the Kuwait Bar Association. Member of the International Bar Association. Member of the Arbitration Center of the Accountants Association. Member of the Commercial Arbitration Centre for the Gulf Cooperation Council States. Member of the Kuwait Center for Commercial Arbitration - Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Member of the International Academy of Mediation and Arbitration.

Holder of a bachelor’s degree in law from Kuwait University, class of 2002. Master’s degree - Middle East University – Amman in 2011 PhD researcher - University of Jordan

Personal Information: Name: Abdul Rahman Ibrahim Saad Alhouti Position: Managing Partner / Certified Arbitrator Address: Kuwait City - Mirqab, Oula Tower, Floor 35 Mobile: +965 66138887 Phone: +965 22204227/8 Fax: +965 22209861 Email: [email protected]

Leisure Activities: Legal Research and Writing: Passionate about conducting in-depth legal research and contributing to academic and professional legal discussions. Public Speaking and Advocacy: Enjoys participating in legal forums, conferences, and workshops to share knowledge and insights. Arbitration and Mediation: Actively involved in arbitration and mediation activities, both professionally and as a personal interest. Continuous Learning: Dedicated to attending training courses and seminars to stay updated with the latest developments in law and arbitration. Community Engagement: Participates in community programs and workshops aimed at youth development and legal awareness. International Legal Collaboration: Engages in international legal conferences and forums to foster global legal cooperation.