Mahmoud Shalabi
About Mahmoud Shalabi
Mahmoud Shalabi is a Senior Counsel specializing in Employment Law and Compliance for the Middle East and North Africa, currently working at Atlas in Dubai. He has over a decade of experience in international employment law, having previously held positions at MTN and UNDP.
Work at Atlas
Mahmoud Shalabi currently serves as the Senior Counsel for Employment Law and Compliance for the Middle East and North Africa at Atlas. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this role, he focuses on providing legal guidance and ensuring compliance with employment laws in the region.
Previous Experience at MTN
Before joining Atlas, Mahmoud Shalabi worked at MTN as a Contract Specialist in Capital Projects Management, specifically in Site Acquisition Control. His tenure at MTN lasted from 2015 to 2018, where he contributed to managing contracts and ensuring compliance within the organization.
Experience at UNDP
Mahmoud Shalabi served as an Employment Lawyer at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) from 2018 to 2021. During this three-year period in Dubai, he provided legal support and advice on employment-related matters within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Mahmoud Shalabi has a strong educational background in law. He obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Damascus University from 2008 to 2011. He furthered his education at the American University Washington College of Law, where he completed multiple diplomas in International Law, Strategic Legal Litigation & Human Rights, and International & Commercial Law Banking between 2016 and 2020. He is a licensed lawyer and qualified solicitor, holding membership in a bar association since 2013.
Legal Expertise in Employment Law
With over a decade of experience in international employment law, Mahmoud Shalabi possesses extensive knowledge in compliance and employment law across the Middle East and North Africa region. His work has involved collaboration with both UN agencies and the international private sector, enhancing his expertise in this field.