Renewable energy company AMEA Power has achieved the financial close to deliver 1GW of renewable energy projects in Egypt. The landmark 500MW wind and 500MW solar projects, represent USD1.1 billion of investment into the Egyptian economy and takes the Company’s clean energy portfolio to 2GW in the country. Located in the Aswan governorate of Egypt, […]
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, partner DSV Global Transport and Logistics has become the carrier’s first partner to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) to offset the carbon emissions
Regional legal platform EKP enhances its public, corporate & commercial practice groups in its Beirut office, with the naming of Nadim Gemayel (pictured) as partner. Gemayel has more than 15 years’ experience in Lebanon and
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Ahli United Bank acquires Citi’s Bahrain consumer banking business
Baker McKenzie has advised Bahrain-based Ahli United Bank (“AUB”) on its acquisition of Citi’s consumer banking business in Bahrain. The transaction, which signed earlier this year and received regulatory approval from the Central Bank
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Egypt
Energy & Trading
Baker McKenzie with AMEA Power on 2 renewable projects in
Baker McKenzie Cairo acts as the Egyptian Legal Counsel to AMEA Power on the development and financing of two renewable projects in Egypt with a capacity of 1000 megawatts and value of USD 1.1 billion. The projects,
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United Arab Emirates
A&O with Abu Dhabi Ports Group on the acquisition of
Abu Dhabi Ports Group has acquired Spanish logistics firm Noatum for AED2.5 billion (USD681 million). The investment in Noatum, will significantly extend AD Group’s global connectivity to create a market-leading international logistics brand.
Shalakany has successfully defended its client, a hotel operator, in a court case brought against the client before an Egyptian court. The dispute stems from a hotel management agreement and involved allegations of contractual breach
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Energy & Trading
United Arab Emirates
Mubadala secures strategic stake in AirCarbon Exchange (ACX)
Abu Dhabi based sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala Investment Company (“Mubadala”) and AirCarbon Exchange (“ACX”), the global exchange changing the voluntary carbon market, have successfully completed a transaction under which Mubadala has acquired a strategic stake
Fintech startup Blnk has raised USD23.7 million in equity and debt funding, and USD8.3 million in securitized bond issuance to accelerate financial inclusion within underserved communities across the country. The funds will support further development
At the Principe di Savoia Hotel in Milan, the Foodcommunity Awards 2022 honoured chefs, formats, concepts, restaurants and brands in the food & beverage sector that have distinguished themselves over the past year for business growth.
