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    +966 13 849 8880

  • Email:

    nmathlouthi@pmu.edu.sa

  • Office No:

    T39

  • Naim Mathlouthi

  • Job Title :

    Assistant Professor

  • College :

    College of Law


  • Department :

    Department of Law


Dr. Naim Mathlouthi is a British national, working as an Assistant Professor in law department, College of law at PMU, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

He completed all his studies in law (LLB with Honours, Master degree and PhD in International Public Law) at the University of Central Lancashire (United Kingdom).

Dr. Naim is fluent in Arabic, English, and French, he brings over a decade of experience across academia and legal advisory roles. He has several years of experience in teaching, research and curriculum development at undergraduate and graduate levels in different countries (United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia). He also has a strong experience in private practice having served as Senior Legal Advisor specialized in International legal disputes. He also acted as a legal consultant for various government agencies, providing advice on a range of legal matters.

Dr. Mathlouthi has successfully taught and mentored students in legal studies while continuously contributing to professional seminars and conferences and has published numerous articles in prestigious law journals. 

  • PhD in International Public Law – University of Central Lancashire, UK (2014-2019)
  • Master's in International Business Law – University of Central Lancashire, UK (2009-2010)
  • LLB with Honors – University of Central Lancashire, UK (2005-2009)

Mathlouthi, N. (2026). Sustainability-by-Design in Artificial Intelligence Law: Bridging EU Digital Regulation and Environmental Governance. Manchester Journal of Transnational Islamic Law & Practice (MJTILP), Volume 22, Issue 2: 104-121.

Hirawan, Y., Asmara, M., Mathlouthi, N., & Maulida, R. (2026). Operationalizing Contemporary Istiḥsān: A Methodological Framework for Navigating Innovation in Capital and Digital Markets. MILRev: Metro Islamic Law Review, 5(2), 1047-1070.

Mathlouthi, N. & Salameh, M. (2027). Conditional Regulation in Global Value Chains: The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and the Limits of Article 114 TFEU. In A. Haider, Z. Hui, & M. Salameh (Eds.), Environmental Accountability Within Corporate Governance and National Systems (pp. 89-120). IGI Global Scientific Publishing.

Haider, A., Mathlouthi, N., Nor, M. Z. M., Asmara, M., & Khan, A. (2026). From Stewardship to Sustainability: A Comparative Analysis of Islamic Ecological Jurisprudence and Western Anthropocentric Regimes. JURIS (Jurnal Ilmiah Syariah), 25(1), 41-60.

Mathlouthi, N., Haider, A., Ahmad, N., & Salameh, M. H. (2025). Ibrahim Traoré and the Struggle over African Natural Resources: An International Law Perspective. Africa Review, 1(aop), 1-22.

Zaouali, A., Bouabid, A., Kovács, S., Szabados, G. N., Mathlouthi, N., & Aldaaja, Y. (2025). Comparison of statistical models for analysing the spatial determinants of human capital concentration in Tunisian local labour markets. Regional Statistics, 15(6), 1045-1072. https://www.ksh.hu/docs/hun/xftp/terstat/online-first/rs150601.pdf. 

Mathlouthi, Naim, et al. "The role of Hainan Free Trade Port in shaping China’s WTO commitments and international trade policies." China and WTO Review 11.1 (2025): 71-82.

Afzal, J., Mathlouthi, N., Rahal, M. S., Yongmei, C., Haider, A., & Afzal, M. A. (2025). Statistical Analysis of Foreign Investment Using Neutrosophic Interval Based Approach. Neutrosophic Sets and Systems, 79(1), 14.

Derouez, F., Alharbi, F., Mathlouthi, N., Ifa, A., Alrawad, M., & Ahmed, N. (2025). How Does the Stock Market Development React to Energy Consumption? Evidence from the ARDL Panel Approach. ECONOMICS-INNOVATIVE AND ECONOMICS RESEARCH JOURNAL, 13(1), 247-265.

Alkhateeb, J. H., Jameel, A., Mathlouthi, N., Rahal, M. S., Marie, R. R., & Amro, A. (2025). Enhanced Macular Edema Detection Through Convolutional Neural Networks Supported Classification in Ophthalmology: A cyber Law Approach. International Journal of Advances in Soft Computing & Its Applications, 17(1).

Mathlouthi, N., Anwaar, K., & Uzair, M. (2025). Implementation of the Indian Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019: An Assessment Through Sentiment Analysis. Manchester Journal of Transnational Islamic Law & Practice, 21(3).

Haider, A., Mathlouthi, N., Rahal, M. S., & Afzal, J. (2025). Can Islamic Law and Secular Law Coexist Without Conflict. Al-Istinbath: Jurnal Hukum Islam, 10(2), 485-512.

Mathlouthi, N., Anwaar, K., & Alkhateeb, J. (2024, December). Synergies and Conflicts: Evaluating AI and 5G Technologies Role in Saudi Arabia’s Drought Management Strategy. In 2024 6th International Symposium on Advanced Electrical and Communication Technologies (ISAECT) (pp. 1-8). IEEE.‏

Haider, A., Mathlouthi, N., & Ahmad, I. (2024). Beyond the Books: Real World Challenges in Implementing Environmental Laws in Pakistan. Remittances Review. Volume: 9, No: 1, pp.1383-1405ISSN: 2059-6588(Print) | ISSN 2059-6596(Online) .‏ DOI: https://doi.org/10.33282/rr.vx9il.93

Mathlouthi, N., Younus, Z. G., Qozmar, N., Alsabatin, H., Odeh, M., Aljahdali, H., & Busbous, F. (2024). A Comparative Analysis of Modern Custody Laws and their Applicability. International Journal of Criminal Justice Sciences, 19(2), 1-14.‏

Mathlouthi, N., Qozmar, N., Flayyih, N., Odeh, M., Alsabatin, H., & Aljahdali, H. (2024). Impact of International Jurisdiction on the Applicability of Jordanian Civil Law: A Comparative Analysis. International Journal of Criminal Justice Sciences, 19(1), 228-240.‏

N, Mathlouthi. (2022): EU Democratisation of the Southern Neighbours Since the “Arab Spring”: An Inherently Inadequate Approach. International Journal of Social Science Research and Review 4 (4). DOI: https://doi.org/10.47814/ijssrr.v4i4.110.

N, Mathlouthi. (2022): EU Democratisation of Tunisia Since the “Jasmin Revolution”: Between Continuity and Changes. Arab Journal for Scientific Publishing (AJSP) 1 (39), 582-597. 

  •                                                                                      Communication

  • Mathlouthi,N. (2019). The European Union Sustainable Development Policy in the Mediterranean Region: Priorities and Limits. Congress of international sustainable development, ICESD.

  • Mathlouthi, N. (2022). Sustainable Development in the Southern Mediterranean Region: The Legal and Political Limits. Congress of international sustainable development, ICESD

Assistant Professor of Law
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Saudi Arabia (2024 – Present)

  • Structured and taught various law courses.
  • Evaluated student work and contributed to curriculum development.
  • Served on academic committees and delivered lectures at seminars.

Senior Legal Advisor
Adad Lawyer, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2019 – 2023)

  • Developed a legal compliance program for a multinational corporation.
  • Managed international contracts and cooperation agreements.
  • Advised on international law and business operations.

Independent Consultant/Researcher (2017 – 2023)

  • Researched and advised on social media regulation and internet policies in Saudi Arabia.
  • Presented papers on cybersecurity and EU counter-terrorism policy.

Lecturer of Law and Researcher
University of Central Lancashire, UK (2014 – 2019)

  • Delivered engaging legal lectures and published research articles.
  • Supervised graduate students and collaborated on interdisciplinary projects.

International Public Law

International Environmental Law

European Union Law.

European Convention On Huam Rights.

Current Issues in Human Rights

Foundations In Human Rights

Arbitration

Commercial Law

Intellectual Property Law

Legal Research Methodologies

Introduction to Law

 

 

 

International Public Law.

European Union Law and External Relations.

Human rights.

counter-terrorism policies

Artificial Intelligence.

Conflict resolution.