Established in Kuwait, KICRA is a private, independent institution dedicated to the study and analysis of crime and criminal behavior. KICRA exists to translate rigorous analysis into usable insight for policymakers, institutions, and the public, supporting informed decision-making, effective prevention, and long-term public safety.
About KICRA
Mission
KICRA is committed to:
Conducting rigorous criminological research addressing the region’s key crime challenges.
Providing academic training in criminology and crime prevention for individuals and institutions.
Raising awareness and engaging communities through youth and public events.
Institutional Principles
Evidence-based practice
Independence
Global standards
Divisions
Programs
Initiatives designed to counter and prevent crime, including youth outreach initiatives, seminars, and training courses. Each program is designed to build knowledge, raise awareness, and strengthen professional and community capacities.
Public Engagement
KICRA hosts its Annual Criminology Conference every December, uniting regional and international academics to address evolving challenges in criminal justice. Alongside this, KICRA runs public awareness events on pressing issues.
Research & Analysis
Advancing research through original studies, analyses, and projects that address crime trends. Seeking to generate evidence-based insights. These efforts aim to contribute to a deeper understanding of crime and its prevention.
Organizational Leadership
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Abdelwahab Alenezi
Founder & President
Master’s in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati. With a concentration in: Crime, Law, and Justice. Areas of Focus: Crime Prevention and Juvenile Delinquency.
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Abdulwahab Alshammari
Head of External Affairs
Leading KICRA’s external affairs with a strong foundation in strategic outreach. His years of volunteer work in human rights further shape his approach to public impact and institutional growth.
Advisory Board
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Dr. Khaled Alnkhailan
Honorary Advisor
Dr. Khaled Alnkhailan is an Assistant Professor in Criminology. Concentration: Criminal Entrepreneurship, Social Networks, and Organized Crime.
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Dr. Khaled Alrashidi
Honorary Advisor
Dr. Khaled S. Al-Rashidi is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Law at the College of Law, Kuwait University. He holds an LLB from Kuwait University (2010), an LLM in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice from the University of Leeds (2016), and a PhD in Counter-Corruption Laws from the University of Leeds (2020).
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Nasser AlSabah
Honorary Advisor
Nasser AlSabah is a police practitioner and doctoral candidate at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) in the United States. With over a decade of service in Kuwait’s National Police Force, his research centers on police training and performance, officer culture, and criminal justice systems across the Middle East.
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Dr. Manal Alhasawi
Strategic Advisor
Dr. Manal Al Hasawi is a globally recognized strategist and foresight practitioner with over 20 years of experience advising governments and organizations on strategy development, strategic foresight, and futures design. She is the Founder and Managing Partner of Think Tank Strategy Consulting and has served in senior advisory roles across national development, security, and policy domains, collaborating with leading regional and international institutions.
Subject Matter Experts
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Dr. Fahad Aldosari
Distinguished Expert
Retired Lieutenant General Dr. Fahad Ibrahim Al-Dosari is a distinguished forensic science and law enforcement professional who advanced to senior leadership roles in the Ministry of Interior, including Director General of Forensic Evidence and Investigations. He has lectured and trained widely on crime scene investigation, arson, and explosives, and authored influential books on physical evidence that serve as key references in regional police academies and universities.
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Dr. Muaath Almulla
Criminal Law Expert
Dr. Muaath Al-Mulla is an Associate Professor of Criminal Law at Kuwait International Law School and a retired Brigadier from Saad Al-Abdullah Academy for Security Sciences. He holds a PhD in Criminal Law and is a certified international trainer with wide experience in criminal law, cybercrime, human rights, and digital justice. Dr. Al-Mulla has published extensively, delivered specialized training for legal and security professionals, and participated in international conferences on law and emerging technologies.
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Dr. Hebah Alkhaldi
Academic Researcher
Dr. Hebah is an academic researcher specializing in Cyberlaw, with expertise in e-commerce regulation and cybersecurity governance. Holds a PhD in Cyberlaw from the University of Leeds and an LLM from Temple University. Her work focuses on strengthening Kuwait’s legal frameworks through comparative research and international collaboration.
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Dr. Fajer Alhalban
Psychologist
Dr. Fajer is an experienced Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of practice specializing in the assessment and treatment of complex mental health conditions through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Cairo University and advanced postdoctoral training from Behavioral Tech and the British Isles DBT Institute. Dr. Fajer is trained in CBT, ACT, and NVC, with over 280 hours of international DBT training and 95 hours of clinical supervision.
