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Dr. Husham Alawsi

Dr. Husham Alawsi

Current Position: Head of the Legal Studies Department, Gulf University, Kingdom of Bahrain

Email Address: law.hod@gulfuniversity.edu.bh

Research Field of Interest: Commercial Law, Banking and Financial Law, Maritime Law, and Intellectual Property in Commerce

Title: Assistant Professor of Commercial Law

College: College of Law

Department: Legal Studies Department

Specialization (General): Commercial Law

Specialization (Specific): E-commerce Law, Corporate Governance, Company Law

Qualification

  • Ph.D. in Commercial Law, University of Bahrain (2017)
  • Master of Comparative Laws (MCL), International Islamic University Malaysia (2012)
  • Bachelor of Law (LL.B), University of Mosul, Iraq (2006)

Professional Membership

  • Session Chair, 2nd International Conference on Science, Engineering, and Advanced Technology (ICSEAT 2024)
  • External Reviewer, Bahrain University Journal (2018–2023)
  • Keynote Speaker, International Conference on New Trends in Company Law, Naples, Italy (2022)

Teaching & Learning Statement

Dr. Husham is committed to providing a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that fosters critical thinking and real-world application of legal concepts. His teaching philosophy incorporates innovative methods and digital tools to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing students for the evolving demands of the legal profession.

Experience

  • 2022–Present: Head of the Legal Studies Department, Gulf University, Bahrain
  • 2017–2023: Assistant Professor of Commercial Law, Royal University for Women, Bahrain
  • 2018–Present: Legal Advisor, Daman Law Firm & Legal Support, Bahrain
  • 2012–2017: President, Quality Assurance Committee, Kingdom University, Bahrain
  • 2009–2012: Lawyer, Hussan Al-Mahraqi & Mahmood Yaqyoop Office, Bahrain
  • 2011–2012: Visiting Law Tutor, Ahmad Ibrahim College of Law, Malaysia

Research Interest

  • Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law: Exploring its impact on domestic and foreign investments.
  • Maritime Law: Investigating carrier liabilities under international conventions.
  • Intellectual Property in Commerce: Addressing copyright infringement and digital commerce challenges.
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Legal mechanisms enforcing sustainability principles in governance.

Selected Publications

  • “The Carrier Exemption from Liability Under the Rotterdam Convention” – Bahrain University Journal, 2018
  • “Legal Challenges in Forged Cheques: Comparative Insights” – International Law Review, 2021
  • “Sustainable Legal Frameworks for Economic Development in Bahrain” – ICSEAT Conference Proceedings, 2024
  • “Intellectual Property Rights in Digital Commerce” – Commercial Law Quarterly, 2022

Books

  • Bahrain Commercial Companies Law & Practice: A Comparative Study with GCC Countries
  • Chapter Contribution: Intellectual Property Rights for Digital Libraries

Other Interest & Activities

  • Organizer and participant in legal workshops and conferences on Commercial Law and SDGs.
  • Mentorship for graduate students and emerging legal professionals.
  • Regular contributor to publications addressing contemporary legal and ethical issues.

Last Updated: 09 Apr 2026