Adv. Abdullah is the chairman and founder of Araa Group Advocates and Legal Consultants, as of 2007. He is a highly proficient and diligent lawyer and has represented some of the most high-profile companies and individuals as clients involving notable cases and complex arbitration matters, criminal and commercial cases with a total value of over billion Dirhams. Further his extensive experience includes advising local, regional and international clients on a range of, construction, real estate, cybercrimes and block chain.

He is recognised in the business and legal community as a trusted and experienced adviser to governmental institutions and the private sector alike. He is admired for his integrity and ethical approach to business. Adv. Abdullah is an expert and a qualified arbitrator registered with Dubai International Arbitration Centre (1998–2005) and is licensed as a Private Notary by Dubai Courts. Additionally, Adv. Abdullah is also a published author on the protection offered for electronic cheques. Adv. Abdulla regularly asked to provide legal commentary and opinions in newspapers and magazines, as well as appearing as a speaker at conferences.

QUALIFICIATIONS

• Licensed to practice before all courts, police stations and public prosecutions in the UAE
• Qualified arbitrator registered with Dubai International Arbitration Centre
• Licensed private notary by Dubai Court
• Master Degree in Public Law with Distinction, Dubai.
• Bachelor of Law, Lebanon.