Zeyad Alhazmi currently serves as the Director General of International Legal Affairs at the Ministry of Defense. With a foundation in international and humanitarian law, corporate governance, and financial market regulation, he brings a strategic approach to aligning legal frameworks with organizational objectives. Throughout his career, he has successfully led licensing initiatives for financial institutions, restructured operational procedures, and cultivated high-performing teams, consistently advancing operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Mr. Alhazmi has been instrumental in establishing the Legal Department at the Ministry of Defense. He has held several senior positions across the government and private sectors, including General Manager of Legal Consultancies at the Ministry of Defense. He also served as a legal consultant to leading organizations such as DLA Piper and the Capital Market Authority (CMA).

Mr. Alhazmi holds an LL.M. in International Finance Law from the University of Manchester (2006) and a B.A. in Economics from King Saud University (1996), along with specialized courses in leadership, strategy, and professional skills development.