About
Karim Shiyab is a lawyer and Co-Founder of Qanooni AI, a legal AI software company, and the founder of Legalintro, a legal consultancy advising tech startups and established companies on establishing or expanding their presence in the UAE and GCC region. He has worked across several countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, France, and the UK, and is fluent in English, Arabic, and French. He also delivers legal talks at startup hubs and universities across the UAE.
Founder at Qanooni
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Experience
- QanooniCo-Foundercurrent2024 — presentDubai, United Arab Emirates
- LegalintroFoundercurrent2017 — presentDubai, United Arab Emirates
- Al Tamimi & CompanyDIFC Office2011 — 2018Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Al Tamimi & CompanyBahrain Office2016Bahrain
- Al Tamimi & CompanyRiyadh Office2014Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Al Tamimi & CompanyJordan and Iraq Office2012
- Al Tamimi & CompanyDoha Office2009 — 2011Doha, Qatar
- LinklatersSecondment2012London, England, United Kingdom
- Ali Sharif Zu’bi Advocates and Legal ConsultantsAdvocate Trainee2008 — 2009Amman Governorate, Jordan
- PomonaMiddle East Territory2007 — 2008Paris, Île-de-France, France
Skills & more
Start-up Leadership1Start-up Ventures1Venture Capital1StartupsFundraisingMentoringLegal Research2Legal Writing5Legal Advice5Legal Assistance5Legal Issues3Legal Document Preparation1
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Legal ComplianceBanking LawCorporate LawLitigationCommercial LitigationCorporate GovernanceLanguages Arabic · English · French
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Karim Shiyab?
- Karim Shiyab is a lawyer and Co-Founder of Qanooni AI, a legal AI software company, and the founder of Legalintro, a legal consultancy advising tech startups and established companies on establishing or expanding their presence in the UAE and GCC region. He has worked across several countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, France, and the UK, and is fluent in English, Arabic, and French. He also delivers legal talks at startup hubs and universities across the UAE.
- Where does Karim Shiyab work?
- Karim Shiyab is Founder of Qanooni.
- What companies did Karim Shiyab found?
- Karim Shiyab founded Qanooni.
- Where did Karim Shiyab go to school?
- Karim Shiyab studied at The University of Sheffield (Master of Laws (LLM), Commercial Law); University of Jordan (BA in Law); National Orthodox School.
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