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A powerhouse team combining Shariah scholarship, legal expertise, and compliance strategy to deliver compliant Web3 solutions for the GCC region

Dr. Mahmoud Zoair

Partner - Shariah Finance

MBA Islamic FinanceCSAA Certified Shariah Advisor & AuditorCIPACPM

Dr. Mahmoud Zoair brings 22+ years of Islamic finance expertise. Currently serving as Shariah Board Secretary and Head of Shariah Research at Jadwa Investment, he leads Shariah advisory for Private Equity, Real Estate Investments, Waqf and Social Impact Funds. He serves as Advisor at 21Shares and Islamic Coin, bridging traditional Islamic finance with Web3 technology. Previously, he held senior positions at SAB, Alinma Bank, Dar Al Sharia, and Dubai Islamic Bank, where he advised over 40 Islamic Financial Institutions globally.

Areas of Expertise

Shariah Smart Contract Review

Islamic Finance Tokenization

Sukuk Structuring

AAOIFI Standards

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Aya Eissa MCIArb

Partner - Legal & Arbitration

MCIArb - Chartered Institute of ArbitratorsLicensed Legal PractitionerWeb3 Legal Specialist

Aya Eissa is a distinguished legal expert and Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb). She specializes in Web3 regulations, cross-border dispute resolution, and GCC compliance frameworks. Her expertise spans VARA, ADGM, DIFC, and Saudi CMA regulations, making her an invaluable partner for navigating the complex regulatory landscape of digital asset tokenization in the Middle East. She has been recognized at the Asia Forum 2025 for her contributions to the field.

Areas of Expertise

Web3 Legal Compliance

International Arbitration

GCC Regulatory Framework

Dispute Resolution

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Mohamed Tayel

Partner - Compliance & Strategy

Master of Laws (LL.M.)MLRO CertifiedAML/CFT SpecialistIslamic Finance Certified

Mohamed Tayel is a compliance specialist with 12+ years of experience in AML/CFT and regulatory compliance. Currently serving as MLRO at Western Union, he holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Central European University with specializations in Capital Market Regulations, International Contracts, and E-Commerce Law. His published thesis 'Can Bitcoin Be Self-Regulatory Legal Tender?' examines Bitcoin regulation from US, European, and Islamic commercial legal perspectives, making him uniquely qualified for crypto compliance advisory.

Areas of Expertise

AML/CFT Compliance

Regulatory Strategy

Blockchain Legal Research

Token Economics

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