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Fathy Mahmoud Radwan

Doctoral Researcher in Commercial Law — Ain Shams University

International Professional Affiliations

Legal Scholarship · International Arbitration · Corporate Governance · Smart & Autonomous Mobility Regulation

Fathy Mahmoud Radwan, also known as Fathy Radwan, founded RADWAN | MA’AT. His legal practice spans international arbitration, corporate governance, transport and mobility, strategic transactions, technology and cross-border matters. Over more than 17 years in Qatar, he has advised on complex operational and executive decisions.

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عربية ولا طيارة؟ تسلا الطايرة قدام القانون | Car or Aircraft? Tesla's Flying Roadster and the Law

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Selected International Affiliations, Publications & Public Record

LexisNexis · authored legal publication · 2023

Fathy Mahmoud Radwan, author of “The Legislative Climate for Self-Driving Vehicles in State of Qatar,” The MENA Business Law Review 2023 No. 01 (p. 49).

Lexis Middle East Law Alert · professional profile · 2026

Profiled in “On the Right Track,” Lexis Middle East Law Alert (September/October 2026).

Qatar News Agency · 13 February 2026

QNA’s Katara Tech 28 coverage names Fathy Radwan of Mowasalat (Karwa) in a discussion of AI and road safety.

Gulf Times · 14 February 2026

Independent Katara Tech 28 coverage names “Fathi Radwan” as “general advisor at Mowasalat (Karwa)”.

Mowasalat Qatar · employer post · 7 February 2024

Mowasalat’s 2024 employer post features Fathy Radwan as Legal General Counsel and a conference keynote speaker.

He works where law, strategy and execution meet. Boards and senior management rely on his ability to frame complex issues, protect institutional interests, structure decisions and move matters from legal analysis to accountable implementation across regulated, operationally demanding and cross-border environments.

Professional standing

Legal practice and arbitration

Egyptian legal practice and international dispute experience complement his academic and committee work.

Lawyer and member of the Egyptian Bar Association
Arbitrator at the Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA)

Fathy Radwan · فتحي رضوان

Selected professional milestones

Current

Doctoral Researcher in Commercial Law

Researches the legal regulation of commercial companies operating in smart transport at the Faculty of Law, Ain Shams University, building a specialist bridge between company law, mobility, data, artificial intelligence and emerging business models.

Executive leadership

General Counsel, Mowasalat (Karwa)

Leads legal, corporate-governance and compliance work within one of the region’s major transport organisations, advising on executive decisions, board matters, commercial arrangements, regulation and institutional risk.

Regional governance

Boards, manufacturing and corporate oversight

Serves as Chairman’s Legal Adviser at Karwa Motors in Oman and as Board Secretary and Company Secretary of Yutong Qatar LLC QFZ, combining governance discipline with experience in bus manufacturing, industrial ventures and transport technology.

Disputes & arbitration

Major litigation and international arbitration

Has participated in multiple major court disputes and international arbitration matters, contributing to case strategy, legal analysis, evidence, negotiation and procedural coordination across complex commercial and operational contexts.

Emerging regulation

Autonomous mobility and Level 4 robotaxi

Contributed legal work supporting Qatar’s forthcoming autonomous-vehicle framework and a Level 4 robotaxi project, addressing licensing, safety, liability, insurance, reporting, inspection, data localisation and operational implementation.

2022

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Played a significant role in legal and governance work supporting Mowasalat’s transport operations during the tournament, in an environment defined by fixed deadlines, complex coordination and international scrutiny.

2026

LexisNexis cover profile · On the Right Track

Featured on the cover of Lexis Middle East Law Alert in a profile devoted to his commercial, governance and mobility work, including World Cup operations and the legal architecture of autonomous transport.

2026

Katara Tech 28 · Qatar

Presented on artificial intelligence and road safety, connecting smart transport, cybersecurity, data protection, predictive analysis, operational efficiency, driver development and technology-responsive legislation.

2024

Kuala Lumpur speaker · Top 25 Legal Rising Star

Spoke at the IP & Legal Confex in Malaysia and received DIGITALCONFEX’s Top 25 Legal Rising Star recognition, adding an international platform to a career rooted in practical legal leadership.

2022–2025

Legal authorship and case reporting

Published on autonomous vehicles, investment, competition, transport platforms and intellectual property, and co-recommended and reported the Lexis Middle East case report QCC 540/2022 on ride-hailing, merger control and competition jurisdiction.

2024

Master’s degree in Law · Ain Shams University

Completed a Master’s degree through Civil Law and Private Law diplomas, ranking first in Procedural Law and second in Investment and Commercial Law. Both research papers were awarded Excellent.

Professional depth

Experience that translates into client value

Board and executive counsel
Corporate governance, investigations and compliance
Commercial contracts, tendering and procurement
Transport, mobility, fleet and public-service operations
Vehicle, bus and industrial manufacturing matters
OEM, supplier, distribution, recall and after-sales frameworks
Construction, major projects and investment
Technology, data, cybersecurity, AI and autonomous vehicles
Competition, concessions and technology-enabled transport
Disputes, arbitration, mediation and negotiation

Selected writing & case reporting

A public record of legal thought leadership

His published work extends his practice into wider debates on commercial law, mobility, technology, investment, competition and intellectual property.

2024Master’s research · Faculty of Law, Ain Shams University

Civil Liability for Autonomous Vehicles in the Arab Republic of Egypt

Supervised by Professor Khaled Hamdy Abdelrahman, this research examines definitions, civil liability, tort obligations, traffic and transport, insurance, data privacy and relevant international instruments. It was awarded Excellent.

2024Master’s research · Faculty of Law, Ain Shams University

Towards Establishing Parallel Courts in Egypt — A Comparison with the Qatar International Court

Supervised by Professor Hatem Abdelrahman, this comparative research considers a framework for parallel commercial courts in Egypt by reference to the Qatar International Court and their potential contribution to investment and specialized commercial justice. It was awarded Excellent.

2023LexisNexis Middle East · The MENA Business Law Review

The Legislative Climate for Self-Driving Vehicles in the State of Qatar

A published examination of Qatar’s readiness for autonomous vehicles across traffic and land-transport law, privacy and data protection, insurance, civil liability, cybersecurity and relevant international instruments.

Open publication
2022Lexis Middle East · Qatar Court of Cassation

QCC 540/2022 — Ride Hailing, Merger Control and Competition Jurisdiction

A case report co-recommended and reported by Fathy Mahmoud Radwan and Professor Ahmed Sayed Mahmoud, addressing market definition and the competition authority’s jurisdiction over a ride-hailing acquisition.

Open publication
2025LinkedIn · Public legal commentary

Concession vs. Monopoly: A Tech-Transport Apps Case Study

Comparative public commentary on concessions, competition and the regulation of technology-enabled transport services.

Open publication
2025Khalf El-Hadath · Authored article

قراءة قانونية في قانون الاستثمار الصيني: كيف أصبحت الصين لاعبًا عالميًا في صناعة السيارات؟

An Arabic-language analysis of investment law, joint ventures, technology transfer, automotive manufacturing, electric and autonomous vehicles, IP enforcement and lessons from the author’s 2025 Shanghai visit.

Open publication
2024Khalf El-Hadath · Authored article

حقوق الملكية الفكرية لتراث أم كلثوم وأغنية Happy Birthday to You!

An Arabic-language comparison of the debate over rights in Umm Kulthum’s repertoire with the US litigation that placed the song Happy Birthday to You in the public domain.

Open publication

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