With General Counsel Richard Morton (pictured) at the helm of its legal department, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has joined hands with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to propel the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for sustainable development goals. The partnership, forged during the World Governments Summit 2024 (WGS), designates MBZUAI […]
International law firm Gowling WLG is reinforcing its International Arbitration practice and disputes team with the appointment of seasoned international construction lawyer, Peter Anagnostou (pictured), in the Middle East. Anagnostou, with over a decade of
Mazghouny & Co has provided legal counsel to Scatec, a Norwegian renewable energy developer, in its collaboration with Misr Aluminium Company (EgyptAlum). The agreement, inked on February 20, 2024, focuses on the development of a groundbreaking 1GW
Giza Systems, a prominent technology solutions provider, has successfully secured financing totaling USD 84 million for a Murabaha facility and EGP 2.82 billion for a Mudharaba facility. These funds are structured to support the expansion initiatives of
Meysan Partners provided legal counsel to UPayments, a prominent online payment solutions provider, in the sale of a 51% stake to the National Bank of Kuwait (“NBK”). This strategic move highlights UPayments’ success in the Fintech
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EDGE Group & Fincantieri Forge Multi-Billion Euro Naval Venture
UAE’s EDGE Group and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri have launched a Multi-Billion Euro Joint Venture, aiming to establish a UAE-based naval manufacturing pipeline worth an estimated 30 billion euros. EDGE, an advanced technology and defence group,
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has launched a new payment hub, transforming the way customers conduct their transfers. The bank collaborated with real-time payment solutions company, ProgressSoft, to integrate Cross-Border Services and expedite cross-border remittances.
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DAMAC’s Edgnex and Vodafone to Build $100M Data Center in
DAMAC Properties is making significant strides in digital infrastructure investment. Teaming up with British telecoms operator Vodafone, Edgnex Data Centres by DAMAC is embarking on a groundbreaking venture worth $100 million to establish a new data
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Binghatti Holding Readies Inaugural US Dollar Sukuk Launch
Binghatti Holding, a prominent Emirati property development company headquartered in Dubai, is on the verge of a significant financial milestone with the impending launch of its inaugural US Dollar Sukuk. With the legal team spearheaded
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Majid Al Futtaim and Dubai Municipality Team Up for Food
Dubai Municipality and Majid Al Futtaim – Retail have joined forces in a strategic partnership aimed at ensuring the sustainable provision of essential food commodities in Dubai’s local markets. Majid Al Futtaim – Retail, the exclusive
