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Regulatory Compliance Analyst

Nedaa Yousef

Associate Subject Matter Expert

Limerick, Ireland

Regulatory compliance analyst with a focus on the Middle East and Arabic-speaking countries, specializing in circular economy, energy efficiency, ecodesign, supply chain due diligence and forced labor.

Compliance in regions with growing regulatory requirements is key to business success. I support companies with comprehensive knowledge of the regulatory landscape in the Middle East and GCC, helping them navigate complex requirements in areas such as circular economy, ecodesign, and energy efficiency.

Nedaa’s Biography

Nedaa is a legal expert with a PhD in Law and is dedicated to building and maintaining a comprehensive database of regulations relevant to companies’ daily operations.

Her work covers critical areas such as ESG reporting, circular economy requirements, product safety, forced labor, and supply chain due diligence. By analyzing and organizing complex legal frameworks, she helps organizations navigate regulatory challenges, ensure compliance, and unlock new market opportunities.

Nedaa’s PhD research focused on trafficking for forced labor, deepening her understanding of regulatory and human rights frameworks and informing her work on the importance of robust compliance mechanisms in addressing risks within global supply chains.

Areas of Expertise

  • Circular Economy
  • Ecodesign
  • Energy Efficiency

More About Me

Passions & Perspectives

As a new first-time mom, I spend much of my time with my daughter – I love taking her out for walks when the weather allows. I also enjoy painting and have created semi-abstract pieces in the past. I would love to get back to creating more art in the near future, with my daughter as my co-artist and source of inspiration!

Credentials & Certifications

  • Awarded PhD in Law from University College Cork, Ireland 2026
  • Awarded Master’s Degree (MA) from University of Saint Joseph, Lebanon 2020
  • Awarded Bachelors in Law (LL. B) and minor in English Translation from Birzeit University, Palestine 2017

Experience Highlights

    • Worked as a legal researcher across multiple organizations, including law firms
    • Experience in AI and machine learning linguistics data analysis
    • Academic experience including teaching and presenting