Professor Dr. Al-Tayeb Musa Ibrahim Al-Haj
Professor Al-Tayeb Musa Ibrahim Al-Haj is regarded as one of the distinguished academics in the field of law, combining an outstanding academic career with extensive practical experience in the judiciary and arbitration. He was born in Omdurman, Sudan, on January 1, 1967, and pursued his higher education between the University of Khartoum and the University of Juba. In 2008, he earned his Ph.D. in Law with a dissertation titled “Money Laundering Crimes and Methods of Combating Them,” which laid the foundation for his subsequent scholarly contributions in the fields of financial crime prevention and the strengthening of criminal justice systems.
Dr. Al-Tayeb began his academic career in the 1990s, working as a lecturer and professor of law at several universities, including Imam Al-Hadi University, the University of Juba, and the University of Al-Neelain. He also served as the Dean of the International Justice College before devoting himself to full-time academic work at Suleiman International University, where he has been teaching since 2016. His teaching portfolio includes core subjects such as Criminal Procedure, Administrative Law, Labor Law, and International Commercial Arbitration.
In addition to teaching, Dr. Al-Tayeb has supervised a significant number of master’s theses in areas such as economic crimes, environmental law, and issues of retribution in Islamic and comparative jurisprudence. He has also represented his institution in high-profile international conferences, including the Conference on the Russian-Ukrainian War and Its Impacts on the Arab States, the Conference on Digital Transformation and Sustainable Development, as well as conferences on combating drugs and empowering women in developing societies.
On the research front, Dr. Al-Tayeb has published extensively in peer-reviewed academic journals. His work addresses a wide range of legal issues, including consumer protection, criminal intent in homicide, legal safeguards for worker safety, the effectiveness of arbitration systems in labor disputes, and the impact of social media on criminal procedure. His writings have become important references for researchers in public and criminal law.
Beyond academia, Dr. Al-Tayeb remains professionally active as a lawyer and notary. He is a member of several legal and professional organizations, including the Sudanese Bar Association, the Arab Lawyers Union in Cairo, the Arab Intellectual Property Agency in Kuwait, and arbitration centers in Ankara. These memberships have granted him regional and international recognition, establishing him as a respected legal voice in matters of justice and international arbitration.
The distinguished career of Professor Al-Tayeb Musa Ibrahim Al-Haj stands as a model of an academic who bridges knowledge with practice, and academic rigor with societal engagement, leaving a lasting impact on the development of legal studies and the promotion of justice and the rule of law across the Arab and Islamic worlds.