About KICRA
As a private, non-governmental entity, KICRA is dedicated to enhancing public safety and advancing academic and policy-based responses to crime. Through a multidisciplinary approach that blends regional insight with global best practices, KICRA drives innovation in criminological research, early intervention models, and public education. KICRA serves as a hub for scholarly exchange, bringing together researchers, practitioners, and institutions dedicated to advancing criminological knowledge and fostering a safer, more informed society.
Areas of Focus
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 campaigns 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 M. 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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Khalefah A. Alshayji
Chief Executive Officer
Leading KICRA’s strategic vision and operations, drawing on a professional foundation in project management and leadership, ensuring KICRA’s continued growth, efficiency, and impact.
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Abdulwahab H. 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 A. 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 S. Al-Rashidi
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.
Specialists & 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.