ASAR advised Kuwait International Bank (KIB) in relation to its issuance of US$300,000,000 Additional Tier 1 Capital Certificates (Sukuk) by KIB Tier 1 Sukuk 2 Ltd. Rob Little (pictured) led the team, together with partner John Cunha , of counsel Emile Helou and associate Mustafa Sayed. The Joint Lead Managers on this successful issuance were: Ab […]
Zaki Hashem & Partners announced its advisory role in the establishment of Noqood Finance SAE. The firm has successfully guided Noqood Holding in obtaining a license from the Financial Regulatory Authority for the newly established
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BlackRock and KSA PIF Sign Investment Management MoU
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia. The MoU outlines the establishment of BlackRock Riyadh Investment Management (
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Dreny & Partners Closes EGP 600 Million Issuance for Hermes
Dreny & Partners, has successfully closed the issuance of a senior unsecured short-term note for the Hermes Securities Brokerage Company (HSB), a subsidiary of EFG Hermes Holding. The transaction, worth EGP 600 million, marks the fifth
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Amr & Partners Paves the Way for Villeroy & Boch’s
Villeroy & Boch, an international ceramics manufacturer, has successfully established its manufacturing presence in Egypt. This milestone was achieved through a strategic partnership with Keramika Magenta, a prominent player in the local ceramics industry. Amr &
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MBH Secures Favorable Settlement for Misr Beni Suef Cement CO
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (MBH) announced a successful settlement for Misr Beni Suef Cement CO. in a prolonged dispute before the Egyptian courts. The dispute was related to an arbitral award issued by CRCICA in 2022
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B Investments Acquires Majority Stake in Orascom Financial
B Investments announced the successful completion of its mandatory tender offer (MTO) to acquire approximately 70% of Orascom Financial Holding (OFH). This transaction is the first MTO to be executed in the Egyptian market through a
AD Ports Group, a global leader in trade facilitation, logistics, and industry, has recently signed a 20-year concession agreement with Unicargas and Multiparques to operate and enhance the Luanda Multipurpose Port Terminal. This landmark agreement,
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ADQ and OIA Launch US$180 Million Tech Fund
ADQ, a leading Abu Dhabi investment and holding company, announced the launch of the Jasoor Fund, a US$180 million technology-focused fund, in partnership with the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) represented by ITHCA Group. The Jasoor
Global law firm, Baker McKenzie has advised Allianz Group, a renowned global insurer and asset manager, on the divestment of its 51% shareholding in Allianz Saudi Fransi Cooperative Insurance Co (Allianz Saudi Fransi) to Abu Dhabi
