Biography
Dr. Mhd Samer Al Kattan is an Associate Professor of Law at Umm Al Quwain University in the United Arab Emirates, where he has served since 2018. With a career spanning over three decades in legal academia and practice, Dr. Al Kattan brings deep expertise in civil procedure, arbitration, enforcement law.
Dr. Al Kattan earned his PhD in Criminal Sciences and Private Law from the University of Paris X (Nanterre) in 2004, with a thesis “Comparing arbitration enforcement in Syrian, Lebanese, and French law”. He holds two Postgraduate diplomas which are together equivalent to a Master’s Degree and both are from Damascus university, The first is in Private Law, 1989 (Thesis” Termination of Indivision of Agricultural Land”), the second in Criminal Sciences, 1990 (Thesis” Justification of criminal Judgments”)
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from Damascus University, 1984.
In addition to his academic credentials, he has been a licensed legal practitioner with the Syrian Bar Association since 1987-1994 and 2005-2010 and practiced law before various court levels, including the Court of Cassation.
A prolific legal scholar, Dr. Al Kattan has authored several peer-reviewed studies and legal research, most notably his Book on UAE Civil Procedure Law. His research’s issues such as digital justice “The UAE model”, Bounced cheques as an enforceable instrument, One-session trial circuits, and The role of technology in remote litigation. His articles appear in reputable and indexed journals.
Beyond publishing, Dr. Al Kattan has actively participated in academic conferences, legal workshops, and training seminars. He has organized and managed numerous legal seminars and mock trials and continues to mentor students through practical legal clinics and educational trips.
He has also contributed to national legislative development, notably by advising on the UAE Federal Arbitration Law through consultations with the Federal National Council’s legislative committee.
Terminal Degree: Ph.D in Criminal Sciences and Private Law, University of Paris X Nanterre (France), 2004.