Reham Jambi
Contributor
Reham Jambi is a former research associate at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington. She received her LL.M. degree in International Law and Justice, and in U.S. and Comparative Law from Fordham University School of Law. During her LL.M. studies, she participated in several international law clinics such as the International Law and Development in Africa Clinic, where she conducted research and analysis on legislation in Tanzania, and the International Human Rights Clinic, where she contributed to preparing a handbook on the best practices of community-based paralegal programs regarding sexual violence in conflict. She worked with the Leitner Center for International Law and Justice as a research assistant where she conducted research on corporate social responsibility and disaster response law. She completed her LL.B. degree in Law at King Abdulaziz University. In Saudi Arabia, she worked with Badr Aljaafari Law Office and with Hammad and Almihdar Law Firm in alliance with Simmons & Simmons.
Analysis
Rai Institute: A New Approach to Political Activism in Kuwait
Dissatisfied with existing political dynamics, a group of young activists established a think tank as a new approach to effectively contribute to Kuwaiti politics. The Rai Institute for Strategic Studies and Research is the first private think tank in Kuwait. It aims to provide fact-based research and analysis to better inform the issues influencing, and...
Gulf Reading Clubs: Shaping Society Beyond Literature
Motivated to discover their own potential and voice, independent of the prevailing social and political norms, Gulf youth have been establishing reading clubs at a rapid pace. On their face, these initiatives might look like typical intellectual activities. However, considering the Gulf social context, the particular goals and activities on which these initiatives focus, and...
Nov 14, 2016
The Gulf Reacts to the United States’ Election of Donald Trump
The world reacted with surprise to the election of Donald Trump as the 45th U.S. president, and the Gulf Arab states are no exception. While many Gulf citizens expressed concern regarding the numerous negative statements President-elect Trump has made about the Gulf states and Muslims, the official response of Gulf states has been more muted...
9 min read
Tam: Engaging Youth and Innovators through Competitive Programs
Tam is a public interest initiative registered in Saudi Arabia as a limited liability company. Its activities focus on transforming social problems and challenges in the Arab world into competitive opportunities, encouraging local talents to engage in the discovery of solutions. Tam’s team is committed to making a social impact, while maintaining a high standard...
Oct 4, 2016
JASTA Lights Up Saudi Social Media
Saudi State and Society React to JASTA Saudi Arabia and its fellow Gulf states were quick to react to the passage of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) by the U.S. Congress and, in an equally overwhelming vote, its override of the presidential veto of the bill. Still the negative, yet cautious, tone...
7 min read
Saudi Women Push Open Door to Legal Profession
Change comes slowly in the patriarchal and religiously conservative society of Saudi Arabia. Yet women in the Saudi legal profession have achieved a phenomenal transformation in a relatively short period of time. This result is, in part, a reflection of the Saudi government’s new focus on increasing women’s participation in the labor market. But this...
