Dr. Enas M. Qutieshat is a distinguished academic leader whose remarkable career exemplifies excellence in legal education, research, and institutional development. Currently serving as Dean of the Faculty of Law at Sohar University, Dr. Qutieshat has built an illustrious record of faculty leadership, accreditation success, quality assurance, and prolific scholarship. Icons Oman proudly honors her as one of the nation’s top women leaders advancing legal scholarship and higher education in alignment with Oman Vision 2040’s human capital goals.

Distinguished Academic Journey and Leadership

Dr. Qutieshat’s academic foundation includes a PhD in Law from the University of Aberdeen, UK, with a thesis titled “Traditional Contract Law in the Electronic Environment: Evolution or Revolution?” She also holds a Master’s Degree and Bachelor’s Degree in Law from the University of Jordan. Her early academic excellence in Oman includes ranking 7th nationally and 1st in North Sharqiyah in high school.

Her leadership trajectory spans prestigious roles:

• Dean, Faculty of Law, Sohar University (since September 2023)
• Head of Law Department, Philadelphia University, Jordan
• Deputy Dean, Faculty of Law
• Long-term full-time faculty member

In these positions, she oversaw strategic planning, budget management, curriculum development, student advising, and quality assurance coordination.

Championing Quality Assurance and Accreditation

Dr. Qutieshat is a certified authority in higher education quality assurance. In Oman, she serves as:

• Registered External Reviewer, National Register for Program Accreditation (OAAAQA)
• Certified External Reviewer, Law Programs
• External Reviewer, Law programs in Jordan (2026)
• Member, Oman Association for Quality in Higher Education (OAQHE)

At Philadelphia University, she played a key role in earning the Quality Assurance Certificate, drafting standards for strategic planning and academic programs, and managing accreditation documentation.

Comprehensive Teaching Excellence Across Disciplines

Dr. Qutieshat teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate courses, covering:

• Civil, commercial, administrative, labor, and intellectual property law
• Emerging fields such as e-commerce law and AI in legal practice
• Notable courses: Introduction to Law, Nominated Contracts, Real Rights Law, Scientific Research Methods, In-Depth Study of Civil Law

She pioneered e-learning initiatives, producing fully recorded televised courses for Philadelphia University’s distance learning platform, and delivered blended/online courses in multiple legal specializations. Her teaching also extends to university electives like Legal Culture for non-law students.

Prolific Research and Postgraduate Supervision

Dr. Qutieshat supervises multiple PhD theses at Sohar University on topics including maritime liability, e-commerce regulation, employment contracts, and AI criminal liability under Omani law. She has guided numerous Master’s theses and served on viva examination committees in Oman and Jordan.

Her scholarship includes:

• Two authored books
• Multiple book chapters
• Over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles

Key research themes: AI in law and medicine, digital transformation, environmental legal education, GMO liability, and electronic contracts.

Externally Funded Projects and International Recognition

Dr. Qutieshat leads externally funded research and consultancy projects. She is a Selected Fellow of the Central Asian Legal Research Fellowship at Tashkent State University of Law. Her contributions include keynote speeches, paper presentations on AI legal challenges, environmental law pedagogy, and chairing sessions at international forums such as the Omani Business Law Forum and MENA Environmental Law Conferences.

Icons Oman Honors a Legal Trailblazer

Dr. Enas Qutieshat’s multifaceted excellence in leadership, research, teaching, and accreditation embodies Oman Vision 2040’s commitment to world-class higher education and knowledge-based development. Icons Oman celebrates her as a beacon for women in academia, whose work strengthens Oman’s legal scholarship and global academic standing.

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