Laws are an essential part of the lives of individuals and communities, affecting all aspects of daily life, from business transactions to family and personal relationships. Although the law may seem complicated or distant from the concerns of many, understanding its basic principles can have a significant positive impact on improving our professional and personal lives.

This course aims to provide participants who are not legal specialists with the basic legal knowledge and skills necessary to deal with legal issues they may encounter in their work environment or daily lives. We will focus on understanding legal rights and duties, how to handle contracts, disputes, and the basics of dealing with common legal issues.

Who should attend?

• ·       Managers of institutions and companies.
• ·       Legal professionals in business organizations.
• ·       Entrepreneurs wishing to enhance their legal skills.
• ·       Legal department employees in all types of organizations.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• ·       Understand basic legal concepts, such as types of laws and legal sources.
• ·       Learn how to read contracts and understand their terms.
• ·       Deal with legal disputes in the workplace or in personal life.
• ·       Understand rights and duties in labor relations.
• ·       Develop skills to handle legal issues that may arise in the workplace.
• ·       Learn how to protect intellectual property rights in business and creative work.
• ·       Understand how to handle issues like inheritance, marriage, and divorce.
• ·       Know individuals' rights in civil matters like privacy and data protection.

·       Basic Legal Concepts:

o   Civil and criminal responsibility.

o   Human rights.

o   Compensation.

o   Dealing with government authorities.

·       Introduction to the Legal System:

o   Definition of law and its objectives.

o   Difference between public and private laws.

o   Types of laws: civil, criminal, administrative, international.

o   Overview of legal systems: civil law system, English common law, Islamic law.

o   Main sources of law (legislation: constitution, laws, regulations).

·       Legal Rights and Duties:

o   Basic human rights (right to life, right to freedom, right to privacy).

o   Protection laws against discrimination and harassment.

o   Individuals' rights in contracts and commercial transactions.

o   Property rights and protection from theft or property damage.

·       Contracts and Agreements:

o   Definition of a contract: sales contract, lease agreement, employment contract.

o   Conditions for contract validity: capacity, consent, lawful subject matter.

o   Obligations of the parties in the contract.

o   How to deal with violations of contract terms.

·       Rights and Duties in the Workplace:

o   Definition of employment contracts and the employer-employee relationship.

o   Workers' rights: wages, holidays, working hours, work insurance.

o   Employer's rights: ensuring performance, work protection.

·       Family Law:

o   Rights and duties in the marriage contract.

o   Legal procedures in divorce and custody.

o   Inheritance laws in Sharia and civil law.

o   How to distribute inheritance and resolve inheritance disputes.

·       Intellectual Property Protection:

o   Types of intellectual property.

o   Copyrights.

o   Patents and trademarks.

o   Methods for protecting intellectual property rights.

o   How to register and protect artistic and scientific works.

o   Issues related to infringing on intellectual property rights.

·       Data Protection and Privacy:

o   Laws related to personal data protection.

o   How to comply with privacy laws when handling data.

o   The importance of data protection in companies.

·       Legal Risks in the Workplace:

o   Identifying potential legal risks in the workplace.

o   How to avoid legal violations.

o   The role of the legal advisor in guidance and prevention.

·       Introduction to the Role of Legal Advisor:

o   Definition of a legal advisor and their role within an organization.

o   Relationship between the legal advisor and executive management.

o   Duties and responsibilities of a legal advisor in an organization.

·       Principles and Fundamentals of Commercial Law:

o   Types of commercial contracts: sales contracts, lease agreements, partnership contracts.

o   How to draft and review commercial contracts.

o   Intellectual property protection laws (trademarks, patents, copyrights).

·       Corporate Law and Legal Management:

o   Company formation: legal procedures for establishing commercial companies.

o   Rights and obligations of shareholders and management.

o   Resolving legal issues related to companies, such as the separation of directors and shareholders.

o   Preparing and managing board resolutions and documents.

·       Drafting and Reviewing Contracts:

o   Legal drafting of contracts: how to write clear and effective terms.

o   How to handle contract terms, party obligations, and performance timelines.

o   Analyzing and managing legal risks in contracts.

·       Dispute Resolution and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR):

o   Methods of dispute resolution: arbitration, mediation, and amicable settlement.

o   Negotiating deals and disputes: how a legal advisor can be an effective link between parties.

o   Developing legal strategies to resolve disputes between different parties.

·       Legal Liability and Data Protection:

o   Data protection and privacy laws (such as GDPR).

o   Legal responsibility of companies in protecting personal information.

o   Compliance with data protection laws at both local and international levels.

·       Legal and Professional Ethics:

o   Ethical principles in the practice of legal consultancy.