The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has inaugurated the Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre, branded as arbitrateAD. Effective today, the governance structure and arbitration rules of arbitrateAD will supersede those of the Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre (ADCCAC). Maria Chedid (pictured), Partner and Global Chair of the International Arbitration Practice […]
Simmons & Simmons has announced plans to expand its Middle East practice by opening a new office in Riyadh, marking its first presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The KSA is one of
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (MBH) has acted as legal counsel to Dentsu in the acquisition of a 100% stake in its Egyptian subsidiary, Dentsu Creative for Media and Advertising Services S.A.E. (Dentsu Egypt). In 2016,
ALC Lawyers & Counsels, an Omani law firm, has signed memorandums of association with some diplomatic bodies in Oman, including the Republic of Austria’s embassy. The firm will handle the legal work for the
In a landmark ruling, the Kuwaiti Court of Cassation has dismissed Kurdistan Regional Government’s appeal against a previous judgment favoring Alcazar Capital, a subsidiary of Kuwait-based Agility. Upholding the earlier ruling by Kuwait’s
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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences
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United Arab Emirates
e& Enterprise Launches Telemedicine Project with Burjeel Holding
e& Enterprise and Burjeel Holdings, key players in the MENA healthcare sector, have joined forces in two groundbreaking collaborations to redefine healthcare delivery in the UAE and beyond. These collaborations include the launch of
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Education
United Arab Emirates
DP World Launches USD35 Million Global Education Initiative
DP World, under the guidance of Faisal Arekat (pictured), Group Senior Vice President of Legal, Governance & Company Secretary, has unveiled its Global Education Platform as part of a $35 million commitment to educational initiatives by 2030.
Al Tamimi & Company, has signed a cooperation agreement with the Oman Manufacturers Association (OMFA), a non-profit organization that represents the interests of the manufacturing sector in Oman. The agreement aims to enhance the legal
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United Arab Emirates
Majid Al Futtaim Breaks Ground on Tilal Al Ghaf Projects
Under the guidance of Chief Legal Officer Hassan Basil Hassan (pictured), Majid Al Futtaim Development, part of Majid Al Futtaim, has commenced groundbreaking for two residential projects at its flagship destination, Tilal Al Ghaf.
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Transport
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Oman and Etihad Rail Company partner with Al Jazeera Steel
Oman and Etihad Rail Company (OER), and Al Jazeera Steel Products Co. (AJSP) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the efficiency of raw material and finished goods transportation. This strategic alliance,
