Ahmed Zaki is a seasoned legal professional and accredited arbitrator with more than 30 years of experience spanning the judiciary, prosecution, and corporate legal leadership. Currently serving as Senior Vice President for Legal Affairs at Al Hamra in the UAE, he plays a pivotal role in shaping legal strategy, advancing governance, and embedding innovation within complex business environments.
His dual-jurisdictional experience as a judge and public prosecutor in Egypt and the UAE provides him with a unique perspective on comparative legal systems and their application to contemporary challenges. This background equips him to engage critically with the evolving intersections of law, technology, and ethics.
An advocate for innovation in legal practice, Ahmed has been at the forefront of risk management, contract governance, and ethical oversight within corporate structures. His expertise in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and arbitration further underscores his commitment to fair and balanced approaches—principles central to algorithmic justice and cyber law.
Ahmed is also an active contributor to the regional legal community. He frequently contributes to prominent legal forums and conferences as a speaker and moderator, fostering collaboration, the exchange of insights, and the sharing of knowledge with fellow legal professionals in the legal community.
In recognition of his contributions, Ahmed was named General Counsel of the Year (Small Team) by LexisNexis Middle East (2025) and featured among the Most Influential Legal Leaders in the Middle East (2025). He frequently contributes to leading legal forums, promoting collaboration and knowledge exchange in areas critical to the future of law.
Ahmed holds a Bachelor of Law degree from Alexandria University and a Master’s in International Legal Commercial Transactions & Logistics from the prestigious Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport.