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GCC 3rd Annual Legal & Compliance Conference

by Marcus Evans

The 3rd Annual Kingdom Legal and Compliance Conference, held on October 6-7, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focuses on optimizing legal functions for efficiency and impact through technology and collaboration. This event brings together legal professionals to explore strategies for enhancing legal integrity and operational effectiveness in the evolving legal landscape.

Key topics include navigating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risks, reinforcing ethical integrity, and addressing emerging legal challenges anticipated in 2025. The conference features expert panels and workshops aimed at empowering legal professionals to adapt to these evolving challenges.

Attendees can participate in interactive sessions designed to provide practical insights into implementing automation, streamlining workflows, and enhancing cross-functional collaboration. Notable speakers include Euphemia Annor Rwigema, General Counsel for Northern Europe at Kraft Heinz; Sardar Abbas Ali Khan, Chief Legal Officer at Albawani; and Humphrey Glennie, General Counsel at Saudi Railway Company.

This conference is ideal for legal professionals seeking to stay ahead of industry trends, enhance their operational efficiency, and network with peers and industry leaders.

Speakers(13)

Abdulwahhab Al-Hinai

General Counsel at OQ, Oman

Abdulwahhab Al-Hinai is the General Counsel at OQ, an integrated energy company in Oman, where he leads the legal department.

Dr. Khaled Aswad

Group General Counsel / Chief Legal Officer at Saudi International Petrochemical Company (SIPCHEM), Saudi Arabia

Dr. Khaled Aswad serves as Group General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer at SIPCHEM, overseeing legal operations for the petrochemical company.

Euphemia Annor Rwigema

General Counsel – Northern Europe (UKI & The Nordics) at Kraft Heinz, United Kingdom

Euphemia Annor Rwigema serves as General Counsel for Northern Europe at Kraft Heinz, overseeing legal operations across the UK and the Nordics.

Fayiaz Chaudhri

Chief Legal Officer – Tonomous at Neom, Saudi Arabia

Fayiaz Chaudhri is the Chief Legal Officer for Tonomous at Neom, focusing on legal aspects of the futuristic city's technological initiatives.

Hassan Basil Hassan

Chief Legal Officer at Majid Al Futtaim, UAE

Hassan Basil Hassan is the Chief Legal Officer at Majid Al Futtaim, overseeing legal strategies for the UAE-based conglomerate.

Humphrey Glennie

General Counsel at Saudi Railway Company

Humphrey Glennie holds the position of General Counsel at the Saudi Railway Company, providing legal guidance for the nation's railway operations.

Maha Alnowaisser

Head of Legal, Siemens Energy – KSA, Oman & Bahrain and General Secretary at Siemens Energy

Maha Alnowaisser is the Head of Legal for Siemens Energy in KSA, Oman, and Bahrain, and serves as General Secretary, overseeing legal and corporate governance matters.

Majed A. Algoaid

Group General Manager – Legal Affairs at STC, Saudi Arabia

Majed A. Algoaid holds the role of Group General Manager for Legal Affairs at STC, Saudi Arabia's leading telecommunications company.

Matteo Grassani

Group General Counsel at Zahid Group, Saudi Arabia

Matteo Grassani serves as Group General Counsel at Zahid Group, managing legal affairs for the diversified Saudi Arabian company.

Mohamed Hashem Thabet

Regional General Counsel at Sanofi, Saudi Arabia

Mohamed Hashem Thabet holds the position of Regional General Counsel at Sanofi, managing legal affairs for the pharmaceutical company in Saudi Arabia.

Event Details

Date
September 10-11, 2025
2 days
Location
🇸🇦 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Audience
Legal professionals, compliance officers, corporate counsel