Founding Partner – Kuwait Office | Senior Advisor, one of Kuwait’s most distinguished academics and researchers, with an accomplished scholarly and research career spanning several decades in the fields of Islamic studies, the humanities, and academic research. He currently serves as Professor of Hadith and Hadith Sciences at the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies, Kuwait University. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Sharia and Islamic Studies, one of the Arab world’s leading peer-reviewed academic journals.
Dr. Al-Shayji has made significant contributions to the advancement of scholarly knowledge through university teaching, supervising graduate theses, and reviewing academic research and publications. He has also actively participated in numerous specialized conferences, seminars, and academic forums. In addition, he has served on various academic committees and professional bodies dedicated to advancing scientific research, promoting academic quality standards, and supporting high-quality scholarly publishing.
He possesses extensive expertise in examining social and intellectual issues, as well as analyzing the cultural and value-based transformations taking place across Arab and Islamic societies. This has provided him with profound insight into public opinion trends, social change, and the factors that shape attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors among different segments of society.
Through his academic and research endeavors, Dr. Al-Shayji has contributed to promoting evidence-based and knowledge-driven decision-making while emphasizing the importance of empirical research and field studies in understanding public issues, measuring societal attitudes, and anticipating future developments. He is also recognized for his commitment to aligning academic research with societal needs and development priorities, highlighting the role of rigorous scholarship in supporting policymakers, public and private institutions, and civil society organizations.
Dr. Al-Shayji represents the model of a distinguished academic scholar who combines profound disciplinary expertise with extensive societal experience. This unique combination enables him to make valuable contributions to the fields of social research, public opinion measurement, social trend analysis, and the development of applied research that serves society and informs public policy.