Dr Hussein bin Said bin Saif Al-Ghafri holds a PhD in Criminal Law from the Faculty of Law at Ain Shams University, Arab Republic of Egypt, where he graduated with excellent grades and honours. With more
than two decades of extensive experience in the legal and academic fields, he
currently serves as the Assistant Rector for Academic Affairs and Research
at the Arab Open University – Oman Branch, and as an Associate
Professor of Criminal Law.
Dr Al-Ghafri has authored several scholarly books and peer-reviewed
research papers published in reputable academic journals and online platforms.
He has presented numerous working papers at national and international
conferences and regularly contributes to local newspapers with legal and analytical articles, reflecting his commitment to advancing legal scholarship
and public awareness.
He has also contributed to the drafting and review of several key
national legislations, including the Cybercrime Law, the new
E-Transactions Bill, the Access to Information Bill, and the Personal
Data Protection Law. Moreover, he participated in the review of the
Unified Cybercrime Law for the GCC countries, bringing his legal expertise
to strengthen the legislative framework supporting digital transformation and
data protection in the region.
Dr. Hussein bin Said bin Saif Al-Ghafri holds a Ph.D. in Criminal
Law from the Faculty of Law at Ain Shams University, Arab Republic of Egypt,
where he graduated with excellent grade and honours. With more
than two decades of extensive experience in the legal and academic fields, he
currently serves as the Assistant Rector for Academic Affairs and Research
at the Arab Open University – Oman Branch, and as an Associate
Professor of Criminal Law.
Dr. Al-Ghafri has authored several scholarly books and peer-reviewed
research papers published in reputable academic journals and online platforms.
He has presented numerous working papers at national and international
conferences, and contributes regularly to local newspapers through legal and
analytical articles reflecting his commitment to advancing legal scholarship
and public awareness.
He has also contributed to the drafting and
review of several key national legislations, including the Cybercrime
Law, the new E-Transactions Bill, the Access to Information Bill,
and the Personal Data Protection Law. Moreover, he participated in the review
of the Unified Cybercrime Law for the GCC countries, bringing his legal
expertise to strengthen the legislative framework supporting digital
transformation and data protection in the region
I. Academic Experience
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Associate Professor of Public Law, Arab Open University – Sultanate of Oman (2024 – Present)
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Assistant Professor of Public Law, Arab Open University – Sultanate of Oman (2019 – December 2023)
II. Administrative Experience
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Assistant Rector for Academic Affairs and Research, Arab Open University – Sultanate of Oman (2025 – Present)
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Dean of Academic Programs in Law, Arab Open University (2024 – Present)
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Dean of the Faculty of Law, Arab Open University – Sultanate of Oman (2021 – May 2025)
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Legal Advisor and Secretary of the Board of Directors, Oman National Investments Development Company (ONIDCO) S.A.O.C. (2016 – 2018)
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Director of Legal Affairs, Information Technology Authority (2008 – September 2016)
Legal Researcher, Ministry of Interior (2003 – 2008)
III. Theses Examined (as External Examiner)
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Protection of Witnesses and Those in Equivalent Positions under Omani Legislation – May 2024, Faculty of Law, University of Sharqiyah.
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Criminal Liability of the Perpetrator for the Transmission of Infectious Diseases under Omani Legislation – July 31, 2023, Faculty of Law, Dhofar University.
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Crimes of Violation of Privacy through Technology – Master’s Thesis, Faculty of Law, Dhofar University, June 2022.
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Sexual Offenses against Children under Omani Law – January 30, 2023, Faculty of Law, Dhofar University.
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Criminal Responsibility of the Mentally Ill – December 8, 2022, Faculty of Law, Sultan Qaboos University.
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Criminal Arbitration and Its Role in the Administration of Criminal Justice – Master’s Thesis, Faculty of Law, Sultan Qaboos University, 2021.
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Criminal Protection of E-Government: A Comparative Study – Master’s Thesis, Faculty of Law, Sultan Qaboos University, 2019.
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The Principle of Publicity of Criminal Trials in Omani Legislation: A Comparative Study – Master’s Thesis, Faculty of Law, Sultan Qaboos University, 2011.
Peer-Reviewed Research Papers
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Light of International and National Legal Rules, co-authored with Dr. Wael Fakhry, Journal of Jurisprudential and Legal Studies, High Institute of Judiciary, Issue 21, January 2025.
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Judicial Independence as a Pillar of Sustainable Development, co-authored with Dr. Maher Ibrahim and Dr. Mohammed Al-Jahouri, Journal of Comparative Studies, Issue 21, October 2024.
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Effectiveness of the International Judiciary in Climate Issues and the Preservation of Future Generations’ Rights, co-authored with Dr. Wael Fakhry and Dr. Maher Ibrahim, International Journal of Religion, April 27, 2024.
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The Concept and Sources of International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law, co-authored with Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Maamari, Jurisprudential Journal for Legal and Comparative Studies, Issue 1, April 2024.
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Legal Guarantees for the Protection of Foreign Investors’ Property and Their Relationship to the Crime of Tax Evasion: An Analytical Comparative Study, co-authored with Dr. Hamada Abdel-Aati, Journal of Jurisprudential and Legal Studies, High Institute of Judiciary, Issue 17, January 2024.
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The Political Responsibility of the Executive Authority in Parliamentary and Presidential Systems, co-authored with Dr. Maher Ibrahim and Dr. Hamad Al-Kalbani, Al-Maarefa Journal for Studies and Research, Jusoor Center for Development and Research, Issue 7, August 2023.
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Criminal Policy in Combating Child Sexual Exploitation Crimes through Social Media Platforms under Omani and Comparative Legislation, Journal of Jurisprudential and Legal Research, Faculty of Sharia and Law, Al-Azhar University, Issue 73, April 2022, pp. 1955–2021.
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Criminal Protection of the Electronic Signature under Omani and Comparative Legislation, Journal of Jurisprudential and Legal Research, Faculty of Sharia and Law, Al-Azhar University, Issue 39, October 2022, pp. 1711–1764.
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Legal Aspects of Cyberbullying through Social Media Platforms, Spirit of Law Journal, Tanta University, Issue 103, Part II, July 2023.
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Criminal Liability for Spreading Rumors via Social Media Platforms under Omani and Comparative Law, Postgraduate Studies Journal, University of Nileen, Republic of Sudan, Volume 17, 2022.
2. Authored Books
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Al-Wajeez in the Explanation of the Omani Penal Code No. 7/2018 (General Part), co-authored, Arab Studies Library, 2023.
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Explanation of the Electronic Transactions Law, Dar Al-Nahda Al-Arabiya, Cairo, 2021.
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The Legislative System of the Sultanate in Combating Cybercrimes, Dar Al-Nahda Al-Arabiya, Cairo, 2011.
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Criminal Policy in Confronting Internet-Related Crimes, Dar Al-Nahda Al-Arabiya, Cairo, 2009.
3. Conferences and Scientific Symposia Participation
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Capacity-Building Workshop on the National Qualifications Framework, December 30–31, 2024, and January 1, 2025 (Participant).
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7th International Conference of Legal Entrepreneurs – Law and Artificial Intelligence, Kingdom of Bahrain, December 28, 2024 (Presenter: Visual presentation on Personal Data Protection and Artificial Intelligence).
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Symposium on Research Chairs in Enhancing Education, Research, and Knowledge Transfer, University of Buraimi, December 12, 2024 (Participant).
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Second Arab Conference on Criminal Law, Cairo, August 2023.
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International Conference on “Commercial Companies, Governance, and the Business Sector”, organized by the Faculty of Law, Ain Temouchent University, Algeria, October 2022.
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International Virtual Legal Forum – Expeditious Justice: Reality and Aspirations, May 2022.
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International Virtual Conference on “Public Law and the Challenges of the 21st Century”, Faculty of Law, Dhofar University, May 16–18, 2022 (Keynote Speaker: The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Its Impact on Criminal Law).
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First Arab Online Forum on “Modern Technology and Cybercrime in the Age of COVID-19”, May 2020 (Presenter: Visual presentation on Personal Data Protection of COVID-19 Patients under Omani Law).