Khodeir & Partners (KP) has announced its expansion into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the establishment of a fully licensed office under the name Khodeir & Partners. To spearhead this new venture, Ammar El Banna has been appointed as Managing Partner for the UAE. This expansion underscores KP’s commitment to serving its clients in […]
ADNOC Distribution, the UAE’s leading fuel and convenience retailer, unveiled its ambitious future plans at its Investor Day today. Building on strong financial performance, including achieving a $1 billion EBITDA in 2023, the company outlined its
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Banque du Caire (BDC), one of Egypt’s most prominent banks, have inked a new partnership to enhance support for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has launched MENASSA (MENA Securities Services for Asset Managers), a groundbreaking post-trade platform tailored for MENA-based asset managers. With Nimer Basbous, Group General Counsel (pictured), heading the legal department, MENASSA
In a strategic move to bolster its presence in the Middle East, international law firm, Baker Botts has welcomed Alexander Hendry (pictured) as a partner in the Corporate Department at its Dubai office. Hendry brings
Multiply Group Bolsters Portfolio with BackLite Media Acquisition
Abu Dhabi-based holding company Multiply Group has made a significant move in the Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising sector by acquiring 100% of BackLite Media, a prominent Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) advertising company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Egypt Boosts Skill Development with New Technical Schools
The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, in collaboration with Eni and local entities, signed significant cooperation agreements to establish new Applied Technical Schools in Damietta and Marsa Matrouh governorates. These schools, operated
Mubadala and Goldman Sachs Forge $1Bn Private Credit Alliance
With Chief Legal Officer Samer Halawa (pictured) residing at the helm of its legal team, Mubadala Investment Company and Goldman Sachs have signed a $1 billion separately managed account (Partnership) aimed at co-investing in private credit
K&A guides a complicated private share swap transaction
In a significant development in the car leasing industry, Khoshaim & Associates (K&A) has successfully advised the Saudi Economic and Development Holding Company (SEDCO) on a complex private share swap transaction. The agreement,
UAE to Invest $35 Billion in Ras El-Hekma in Landmark
In a groundbreaking move set to redefine Egypt’s coastal landscape, ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, is spearheading a USD 35 billion investment in the Ras El-Hekma region. The project has been described