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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.
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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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- 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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The University of Sheffield mafia49
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University of Jordan mafia14
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Shahed JaberBachelor's degreeFounded Aumet +1Basel UraiqatBcsFounded Konn Technologies +1Leen KawasPharmacyFounded LeonaBioMohammad GharbatComputer ScienceFounded OpenAshraf AlkarmiBsc.Founded DropboxMohammad AbdallahBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Soft Machines
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Same school
Also attended The University of Sheffield156
Dominic JacquessonInvestor at Index VenturesSridhar RamaswamyEntrepreneur in Residence & Venture Partner at GV (Google Ventures)Francois PrinslooInvestor at MedicxiRoberto BonanzingaPartner at Inreach VenturesAndrew McLoughlinBrit in San Francisco; seed-stage venture capital investorXavier MesnierPartner, Head of Frontiers in Health & Bio Investments at Verve Ventures
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Also attended University of Jordan26
Dr. Mazin AlzaidiGeneral Partner at STVSpencer ThomasVice President at Aquarian HoldingsMaryam Abu RaghebLegal & Compliance Director at Silicon BadiaFahed QteishatAssociate Director at Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)Leen KawasManaging General Partner at Propel Bio PartnersAyman HammoudehExpert Advisory Board — Venture Advisor at 33N
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Shared employers
Also worked at Qanooni1
Also worked at Al Tamimi & Company1
Also worked at Linklaters58
Vidu ShanmugarajahInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Richard LeeInvestor at MedicxiRob LudwigChief Operating Officer at Hoxton VenturesTeresa ChecaInvestor at KfundNick-Anthony BufordManaging Director & General Counsel at ClearSkyEd HooperExecutive Director at EMV Capital
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