At the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), the Global Leadership Council (GLC) of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) unveiled a transformative initiative: the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Consortium. Over 10 countries, including Barbados, Belize, Egypt, Ghana, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Togo, joined this pioneering effort, […]
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DP World’s Carbon Neutral Vision with Industrial Innovation Group
In a significant step towards sustainable development and carbon neutrality, DP World, under the guidance of Olivier Schwartz, Group Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel, has inked a Carbon Removal Certification Agreement with Industrial Innovation
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Services
United Arab Emirates
Circular Innovation: Aldar, Tadweer and Polygreen Launch Ecoloop
Aldar Properties (“Aldar”), Tadweer (Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company) and global circular economy solutions expert Polygreen have established a joint venture to unveil Ecoloop. This innovative circular model, the first of its kind in the
Air Arabia, a major low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, celebrated the inaugural flight to Phuket, Thailand, under the legal guidance of Group Head of Legal, Osama Romeih (pictured). The event,
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TAQA Explores Shareholding in Greece-Cyprus HVDC Project
In a significant move towards enhancing energy connectivity in the Eastern Mediterranean, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), a major utility player, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore becoming a shareholder in
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United Arab Emirates
Masdar and Hy24 Forge Green Hydrogen Alliance
In a groundbreaking move during the UN’s Climate Change Conference, COP28, renewable energy giant Masdar and clean hydrogen investor Hy24 have inked a strategic joint development and investment framework agreement. This collaboration aims to
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ADNOC and OCI Global Forge Agreement for Fertiglobe Acquisition
With legal oversight from Adnoc’s Chief Legal Officer, Marwan Naim Nijmeh and Maud de Vries, Chief Legal and. Human Capital Officer at OCI Global, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and
Amr Reda Abdullatif , LL.M Ben Cowling – Clyde & Co said ” The KSA Civil Code is stated to come into effect 180 days after it was published, which date is 16 December 2023. The KSA Civil Code also
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has recently issued a new set of rules for Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services in the Kingdom. These rules aim to regulate the BNPL market and protect the interests
In our exclusive interview today, LegalcommunityMENA is privileged to engage in a conversation with Nesrine Roudane, Partner and Head of the Casablanca office at Al Tamimi & Company. Roudane’s wealth of experience, highlighted by
