About Dr/Elsayed Basyouni
Legal Consultant, Department of Municipalities and Transport – Abu Dhabi
Head of Legal Affairs, Al Dhafrah Region Municipality
PhD in Economy and Law, Mansoura University
Over 30 Years of Legal Leadership in Egypt and the UAE, Advising Ministers, Municipalities, Government Authorities, and High-Profile Institutions.
Government & Municipal Legal Affairs
Over 20 years advising Abu Dhabi municipalities and government authorities on regulations, legal governance, policy evaluation, legislative interpretation, and high-level strategic decisions.
Legal Leadership Across Egypt & the UAE
Former legal advisor to Egyptian ministers, parliament members, major corporations, and international entities. Extensive experience managing critical cases, drafting regulations, auditing contracts, and resolving large-scale legal disputes.
Legal Education & Arbitration Expertise
Lecturer of Public Law at Abu Dhabi University, certified international arbitrator, and speaker at major legal training centers across the UAE and Egypt.
Professional And Experienced Legal Consultant
Dr. Elsayed Basyouni
Dr. Elsayed Basyouni is a seasoned legal consultant with over three decades of experience advising governments, ministers, senior economic officials, and high-profile entities across Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. His career began in Egypt, where he worked alongside the former Minister of Economy and contributed to major national economic and legal initiatives.
With a PhD in Economy and Law, he has built a distinguished reputation in public law, legislative interpretation, municipal governance, and large-scale legal advisory. His expertise later positioned him within Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport, where he currently serves as a senior legal consultant and previously held the position of Head of Legal Affairs for the Al Dhafrah Region Municipality.
Beyond government service, Dr. Basyouni is a certified international arbitrator and a lecturer of Public Law at Abu Dhabi University, training legal professionals and government officials across the UAE and Egypt. His commitment to legal excellence, strategic thinking, and integrity continues to make him a trusted advisor to leaders and institutions across the region.
Professional Experience
Legal Consultant – Department of Municipalities and Transport, Abu Dhabi
-Senior legal advisor contributing to municipal governance, regulatory development, and government legal affairs..
Head of Legal Affairs – Al Dhafrah Region Municipality
-Led legal operations, reviewed government contracts, managed complex disputes, and supervised legislative compliance across the region.
Senior Legal Advisor – Government of Egypt
-Worked directly with the former Minister of Economy on high-level economic and legislative matters affecting national policy.
Legal Advisor to High-Profile Clients
-Provided comprehensive legal advisory for major sheikhs, corporations, government authorities, and high-profile private clients in both Egypt and the UAE.
History & Expertise
Law School
- Bachelor of Law (LLB), Mansoura University
- Master’s in Public Law, Cairo University
- PhD in Economy and Law, Mansoura University
Academic & Training Roles
- Lecturer of Public Law – Abu Dhabi University
- Legal Trainer
Bar Admissions
- Arbitrator registration in UAE arbitration centers
- Egypt Bar Association
Government & High-Profile Advisory
Government & High-Profile Advisory
Dr. Elsayed Basyouni has spent over three decades advising senior government officials, ministers, and high-profile institutions across the UAE and Egypt. His work includes handling strategic legal matters, drafting regulations, and resolving major disputes involving national entities and large corporations.
Key Highlights
Legal advisor to the Minister of Economy of Egypt, contributing to national economic and legislative policies.
Provided legal counsel to top Egyptian political leaders including:
Dr. Mustafa El Saeed – Former Minister of Economy
Dr. Yehya El Gamal – Former Deputy Prime Minister
Dr. Atef Sidqi – Former Prime Minister
Dr. Ahmed Fathi Sorour – Former Chairman of Parliament
Represented major government authorities in the UAE across regulatory, municipal, and administrative matters.
Settled large-scale disputes for prominent businessmen and leading companies in Egypt, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Libya, and Saudi Arabia.
Participated in drafting and reviewing significant economic and legal legislation, including parliamentary loan agreements and national investment documents.
Major Career Achievements
Built a 14-year legal practice in Egypt, representing high-profile clients and leading significant national cases.
Led the Legal Affairs Division of Al Dhafrah Region Municipality, supervising legislation, contracts, disputes, and strategic regulatory development.
Represented the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City in high-value negotiations, partnerships, and legal audits.
Reviewed and audited hundreds of government contracts and investment agreements.
Drafted municipal regulations and legislative policies for UAE government authorities.
Managed and resolved high-stakes legal disputes involving government departments and multinational entities.
Arbitration & Legal Training Excellence
Arbitration & Legal Training Excellence
As a Certified International Arbitrator and academic lecturer, Dr. Basyouni combines deep legal expertise with advanced training and arbitration skills, providing guidance to government departments, legal teams, and private-sector leaders.
Expertise Includes
Certified International Arbitrator
Al Delta Organization for Arbitration (Egypt)
Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce (UAE)
Lecturer of Public Law at Abu Dhabi University
Trainer for legal departments across UAE municipalities and government entities
Speaker at major legal training centers in the UAE and Egypt
Specialist in drafting regulations, interpreting legislation, and resolving complex municipal and administrative disputes