Dr. Omar Alatawi, an Assistant Professor with a keen interest in the intersection of Criminal Law, Administrative Law, and Anti-Corruption Strategies, brings a deep understanding of legal issues related to white-collar crime, regulatory compliance, and good governance practices. He actively investigates criminal law issues related to financial and administrative corruption and anti-corruption measures.
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Law, Social Sciences
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Scopus Publications
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Scholar Citations
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Scopus Publications
Combating corruption and promoting economic resilience: legal and institutional reform in Saudi Arabia Omar D. Alatawi Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 2025 This study examines the relationship between corruption and economic resilience in Saudi Arabia, focusing on how the country maintains economic resilience despite persistent issues such as bribery, embezzlement, and abuse of power. Employing both quantitative and qualitative analysis, and drawing from official government data covering the period 2016–2022, the study identifies critical drivers of resilience—including oil wealth, targeted public investment, economic diversification strategies, and proactive anti-corruption initiatives. While corruption predictably undermines economic performance by distorting markets, weakening institutions, and increasing inefficiencies, Saudi Arabia’s case demonstrates that strategic legal reforms and empowered oversight bodies can mitigate these effects. The findings underscore the importance of continuous institutional development, transparent regulatory frameworks, and effective law enforcement in safeguarding growth. The study contributes to ongoing scholarly debates on corruption and the resource curse by offering a case-based analysis of how strong governance mechanisms can protect resource-rich economies. It also calls for further research on sectoral vulnerabilities and improved corruption measurement methodologies to inform anti-corruption strategies.
The Saudi Arabian legal system’s approach to white-collar crimes: challenges and potential reforms Omar D. Alatawi Cogent Social Sciences, 2024 White-collar crimes committed by high-ranking officials are among the most common types of financial crimes that have an impact on global economies. Their positions grant them the authority to exploit their positions for personal gain and interest, and hindering development. In an effort to combat the global threat of white-collar crime, this paper investigates the Saudi Arabian legal approach to white-collar crime. The objective is to analyze the legal framework for tackling white-collar crime, including key legislations like the Anti-Bribery Law and Anti-Money Laundering Law. Through legal document analysis, the paper finds that while the legal framework exists, contemporary challenges like lacking transparency and cultural norms and perceptions of white-collar crime make reporting and prosecuting these crimes challenging. Finally, the paper presents potential reforms to strengthen the fight against white-collar crime and foster a more transparent and accountable system.
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Combating corruption and promoting economic resilience: legal and institutional reform in Saudi Arabia OD Alatawi Humanities and Social Sciences Communications 12 (1), 1-14 , 2025 2025 Citations: 4
The Saudi Arabian legal system’s approach to white-collar crimes: challenges and potential reforms OD Alatawi Cogent Social Science 10 (1) , 2024 2024 Citations: 3
The role of decentralization in combating corruption in Saudi Arabia OD Alatawi University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law , 2023 2023 Citations: 2
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Combating corruption and promoting economic resilience: legal and institutional reform in Saudi Arabia OD Alatawi Humanities and Social Sciences Communications 12 (1), 1-14 , 2025 2025 Citations: 4
The Saudi Arabian legal system’s approach to white-collar crimes: challenges and potential reforms OD Alatawi Cogent Social Science 10 (1) , 2024 2024 Citations: 3
The role of decentralization in combating corruption in Saudi Arabia OD Alatawi University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law , 2023 2023 Citations: 2
