Leadership and Team
Guiding Innovation and Excellence in Technology Law and Governance
Leadership
Dr. Ammar Younas
Dr. Ammar Younas is the founder of Central Asia Tech Law (CAT Law), a pioneering discipline addressing the impact of emerging technologies like AI, Big Data, and digitization on legal frameworks in Central Asia. His work bridges global standards and local values, enabling countries like Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan to develop robust technology laws and ethical AI policies.
In 2019, he introduced the concept of CAT Law and proposed the Central Asian AI Ethics Principles, fostering legal mechanisms that align international regulations with the unique needs of the region.
Legal Expertise and Contributions
Extensive Legal Credentials
Dr. Ammar Younas is a licensed attorney across six jurisdictions, including prestigious financial zones such as DIFC (UAE) and AIFC (Kazakhstan). His deep legal expertise extends to serving as an arbitrator and mediator for globally renowned institutions, such as:
- World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
- Vienna International Arbitral Center (VIAC, Austria)
- Central Asian Court of International Arbitration
- Hainan International Arbitration Court (China)
These roles highlight his significant influence in shaping arbitration and mediation practices on a global scale.
Advisory Roles in Central Asia
Dr. Ammar has played a pivotal role as an International Expert at Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Justice, where he contributed to drafting the nation’s Civil Code and proposed its national AI Policy. His advisory efforts continue to support Central Asian countries in developing technology laws that align with global standards while respecting regional values.
Additional Contributions
Bridging Technology and Culture
Dr. Ammar’s work bridges emerging technologies like AI and big data with ethical and cultural considerations. His initiatives promote sustainable legal frameworks that address regional challenges while aligning with international best practices.
Research and Capacity Building
As a thought leader in Tech Law, Dr. Ammar supports research and training programs that enhance the techno-legal expertise of policymakers, institutions, and businesses in Central Asia. His efforts empower stakeholders to lead in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
By combining legal acumen, cultural insight, and innovative solutions, Dr. Ammar continues to shape the future of technology governance in Central Asia and beyond.
Our Team
CAT Law is led by a diverse team of experts in law, technology, and policy, committed to advancing the legal frameworks for the digital age in Central Asia.
- Ms. Mahrukh Mumtaz – (Clinical Psychologist, Pakistan)
- Dr. Mahnoor Mumtaz – (MBBS, FCPS, Pakistan)
- Dr. Rehan Younas – (Electrical Engineer, USA)
- Wallace Way Teng Wu – (Lawyer, Brazil)
- Dr. Moaaz Awan – (Engineer, Journalist, Investment Consultant, China)
- Ms. Maria Geagea – (Gender Expert, Lawyer, Lebanon)
- Ahmed Hassan – (Business Analyst, Pakistan)
- Yusupova Rayxon Aminjon qizi (Uzbekistan)
- Xaydarova Umida Po‘latovna (Gender and Inclusion Manager, Uzbekistan)
- Dr. Warda Younas (MBBS, MCPS, MPH, Pakistan)
