Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (MBH), has successfully advised Villeroy & Boch, a renowned German ceramics manufacturer, on their new partnership with Keramika Magenta. This collaboration marks Villeroy & Boch’s strategic move to start manufacturing its products in Egypt. The MBH team, led by Omar S. Bassiouny, Founding Partner and Group Head of Corporate and M&A, and Saifallah […]
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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
Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline, Flynas, has announced its intention to list shares on the Tadawul stock exchange this year. This move aligns with Saudi Arabia’s broader ambitions to expand its aviation sector and
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PwC Report: Diversification Fuels 2024 M&A Boom in Middle East
The winds of change are blowing across the business landscape of the Middle East. With a focus on economic diversification and a growing embrace of clean energy and technology, the region is poised for a
In a significant development, Decree, under the leadership of its Chief Executive Officer, Riyadh Al-Balushi, has launched Decree Risk. This innovative tool is a structured database designed to assist organizations in managing their risk when
Regional law firm, ASAR has secured a significant triumph for its client in a pivotal decision by the Kuwait Cassation Court. The ruling marks the resolution of a longstanding dispute concerning the recognition of a
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ADQ Launches Arcera: Driving Healthcare Evolution
ADQ, the prominent Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, has introduced Arcera, a new global holding company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, dedicated to the life sciences sector. Arcera aims to pioneer advancements in healthcare,
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (MBH) provided legal counsel to AlArafa for Investments and Consultancies (Al-Arafa) in its demerger, resulting in the formation of Concrete Fashion Group for Commercial and Industrial Investment (Concrete Fashion Group) and
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Elsewedy Qatar wins North Field South Onshore EPC contract
Elsewedy Cables Qatar has secured the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract from Technip Energies France for the North Field South (NFS) Onshore Project. This strategic endeavour aims to establish electricity supply to NFS project
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Ooredoo Group Pledges $1.1bn to Bridge Digital Divide
In a significant legal development, Qatar’s Ooredoo Group has committed a cumulative investment of $1.1bn for the period 2024-2026 to bridge the digital divide in developing markets. The pledge was made as part of
